Japan PM Ishiba set to meet China's Xi on Friday in Peru

Leaders intend to confirm importance of high-level dialogue

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba and Chinese President Xi are expected to discuss issues such as imports of Japanese seafood. (Sources photos Nikkei/Reuters)

RIEKO MIKI, Nikkei staff writer

November 13, 2024 00:34 JST

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Peru on Friday, looking to confirm plans for continuing high-level dialogue amid a number of bilateral concerns.

The summit, the first between the leaders since Ishiba took office recently, will be held during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings on Friday and Saturday.