(1) Following the working lunch, commencing at around 1:30 p.m. for approximately 35 minutes, a Japan-U.S. summit meeting was held. In addition to the attendees of the lunch, Mr. Taro Aso, Deputy Prime Minister, and Mr. Hiroshige Seko, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, etc. participated in the meeting.

(2) In opening remarks, Prime Minister Abe said that over the working lunch, the two leaders held in-depth discussions on the issue of North Korea and other various international challenges, and that he looked forward to continuing discussions in this summit meeting on the regional situation, economic issues, and bilateral relations.

(3) In response, President Trump said that the working lunch had been a very good meeting, in which productive discussions took place particularly pertaining to trade, North Korea and a couple of other subjects . He mentioned his confidence in correction of the trade imbalance. He also noted that great friendship had been built with Japan.

(4) In the summit meeting, the two leaders continued to discuss the regional and international situation and economic issues.