The foreign ministers of Japan, China, and South Korea will hold a meeting in Tokyo next Saturday to discuss ways to enhance trilateral cooperation across various sectors. This marks the first high-level meeting in years amid regional tensions and shared challenges among the three nations.

Ministers will explore opportunities for strengthening trade and economic ties, including resuming negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement.

The discussions will cover security concerns, including tensions on the Korean Peninsula and North Korea’s nuclear program.

• The meeting aims to pave the way for a future leaders’ summit, fostering cooperation and coordination on regional and global challenges.