Japan and Norway enjoy a friendly relationship as "pacifist countries" and "maritime nations." During their meeting, Prime Minister and LDP President Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Erna Solberg agreed to strengthen economic ties to expand trade and investment by encouraging more active interactions among companies in their countries. They also confirmed the need to increase the pressure for denuclearization on North Korea for the stability of the international community.

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