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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held separate phone talks with British Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday.
They agreed that the Group of 7 nations will work together for global economic growth and to stabilize financial and currency markets after the UK vote to leave the European Union.
Abe told them that he hopes Britain and the EU will cooperate to eliminate market concerns and quickly send a clear message to increase predictability.
In the talks, Abe cited the consensus reached by G7 nations in May at the Ise-Shima summit in Japan. The leaders agreed to take all necessary measures at appropriate times to avoid a new crisis.
He reaffirmed with each of them that the G7 will make every concerted effort.
Abe also conveyed to Merkel and Cameron his determination to conclude an economic partnership agreement between Japan and the EU by the end of the year.
Abe asked for Cameron's cooperation to allow Japanese businesses to operate in Britain as before. Cameron pledged to take every possible measure to protect Japanese firms.
After the talks, Abe told reporters that he hopes the British and German leaders will exercise a strong leadership.
Published Date:2016-07-01