Putin discussed with the Japanese premier prospects of his visit to Japan – Rosbalt.RU

BEIJING, Nov. 9. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, discussed the prospects of Russian leader’s visit to Japan.

“Putin and Abe are guided by what will be agreed upon the exact date of the visit of Russian President in a mutually convenient time” – said Press Secretary of the Russian President, Dmitry Peskov, adding that he was talking about next year.

“In addition, the Russian President and Prime Minister of Japan in detail marched through the list of projects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, which was drawn up on the basis of last visit of Prime Minister of Japan in Russia “, – said the president’s press secretary.

Russian President and Prime Minister of Japan also discussed the situation in Ukraine, to work on a peace treaty. “Putin gave a very detailed explanation of the famous Russian position,” – added the spokeswoman.

According to him, the sides confirmed their readiness to continue contacts in all areas, including in terms of the continuation of the peace treaty.

Earlier, Abe has withdrawn invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Tokyo this autumn. With the request to postpone the visit of a Russian leader to the Japanese government asked the United States. In Tokyo, found it necessary to support the decision of Washington.

Then, Abe said that the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tokyo was not canceled, but the timing of the trip has not yet been determined. “As for Vladimir Putin’s visit to Japan, I still expect him to carry out, but so far it is not defined,” – said Prime Minister.

In September, Tokyo postponed the adoption of new sanctions against Russia. The Japanese government explained this decision to a desire to observe the actions of Moscow. Meanwhile, Russia has introduced retaliatory sanctions against Japan. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov handed Ambassador of Japan in Russia Tikahito Haradah list of Japanese nationals in respect of which imposes restrictions on entry to the Russian Federation.