It was South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul's first meeting with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya, after the two talked over the phone in October last year when Iwaya was appointed as minister of foreign affairs.
During their talks, the two affirmed enhanced bilateral cooperation, as this year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two neighboring countries. They also stressed the importance of trilateral cooperation with Washington as incoming U.S. President Donald Trump takes office next week.
Iwaya is scheduled to attend Trump's inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20.
Ahead of the meeting, Iwaya visited the National Cemetery in Seoul as his first itinerary upon arrival here.
During his two-day stay, Iwaya is scheduled to meet with Acting President Choi Sang-mok and other officials.
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