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'Imperative' to dismantle North Korean nuclear weapons say Trump, Abe

The pair discussed recent developments in North Korea and confirmed they would meet again to continue close coordination in advance of the expected meeting between the US and North Korea

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US President Donald Trump listens as he hosts a joint press conference with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (not pictured) at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, US | Photo: Reuters
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Last Updated : May 29 2018 | 7:04 AM IST
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday agreed that it is "imperative" to completely dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile program, the White House said.

During a telephone call, the pair "discussed recent developments in North Korea and confirmed they would meet again to continue close coordination in advance of the expected meeting between the United States and North Korea," a statement read.

"The president and the prime minister affirmed the shared imperative of achieving the complete and permanent dismantlement of North Korea's nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and ballistic missile programs".

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First Published: May 29 2018 | 7:04 AM IST

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