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Abe, Trump agree to cooperate on steps to fight coronavirus

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold a meeting on trade in New York, September 25, 2019, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. (AFP)
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold a meeting on trade in New York, September 25, 2019, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. (AFP)
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08 May 2020 01:05:39 GMT9
08 May 2020 01:05:39 GMT9

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump on Friday agreed to cooperate closely on measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, including the development of drugs and vaccines, Japan's top government spokesman said.

Abe and Trump held talks by phone for about 45 minutes from around 10:00 a.m. (0100 GMT), Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said.

"Two leaders exchanged views on each country's COVID-19 situation, steps to prevent further spread of the virus, development of medicine and vaccines and measures for reopening the economies," Suga told a regular news conference.

"They agreed to continue their tight cooperation."

Reuters

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