Japan - Thailand Summit Meeting Underway In Bangkok
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is holding talks with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok.
Prior to the discussions, Kishida attended a welcome ceremony in the capital on Monday afternoon.
Thailand chairs the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum this year. The country has taken a neutral stance over Russia.
Kishida hopes to confirm bilateral cooperation between Japan and Thailand over the situation in Ukraine.
He also hopes to confirm the two countries' unity in dealing with regional and global issues such as North Korea and Myanmar.
The two leaders are also expected to talk about a treaty on the transfer of defense equipment and technology from Japan to Thailand.