The leaders of South Korea, China and Japan have held their first summit in more than three years, setting aside historical animosities and territorial disputes to focus on shared security and trade concerns. [...]
Japan and China have been gradually resuming exchanges following 2012 tensions over the control of disputed islands in the East China Sea.
The rift began healing after diplomats agreed to restart contacts last November when Chinese President Xi Jinping briefly met and shook hands with Abe.
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"I think it's very meaningful for the leaders of the three countries have gathered at the same place," Park said at the start of Sunday's meeting, according to South Korean media pool reports posted on the website of Park's office.
"Today's summit meeting is a precious opportunity for us ... so that I hope it will be a venue for in-depth discussions."
Abe said the three countries must bolster cooperation, saying he wants to use the summit as a chance to exchange opinions "candidly" on regional and international issues.
Li, for his part, said it was unfortunate that there were lack of understanding among some of the three countries but that China hopes the three nations can work together and invigorate the regional economy and peace.
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