*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2017 *

**Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in Tokyo, Japan **

*November 6, 2017 *

*Prime Minister Abe.* So, over lunch, we had an in-depth discussion to cover various challenges of the international community, including the issue of North Korea.

So to build on the discussion that we had over lunch, I very much look forward to continuing our discussion, namely on the global affairs as well as our economic issues, and also our bilateral issues.

*President Trump.* Well, thank you very much. It was indeed a good meeting, and mostly pertaining to trade, North Korea, and a couple of other subjects that we lightly touched on.

We're making tremendous progress, I believe, on trade in particular, bringing the deficits down and having a very fair and equal trade. And I look forward to finishing up the discussions.

A lot of great work and great friendships have been built, and they will continue to be built. Thank you very much. Thank you.

NOTE: The President spoke at approximately 1:35 p.m. at the Akasaka Palace. Prime Minister Abe spoke in Japanese, and his remarks were translated by an interpreter.

*Categories:* Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International Officials : Japan, Prime Minister Abe*.*

*Locations: *Tokyo, Japan.

*Names:* Abe, Shinzo*.*

*Subjects:* Commerce, international : Free and fair trade; Japan : President Trump's visit; Japan : Prime Minister; Japan : Relations with U.S.; Japan : Trade with U.S.; North Korea : International diplomatic efforts.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201700817.