Japan, U.S. confirm cooperation against virus

TOKYO (The Japan News/ANN) - During a 50-minute telephone conversation on Friday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the two countries will cooperate closely in dealing with the new coronavirus.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the two countries will cooperate closely in dealing with the new coronavirus, during a 50-minute telephone conversation on Friday.

 Trump also told Abe that he appreciates Japan’s transparent efforts toward holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics amid the spread of infection.

 It was the first time the two leaders have discussed the new coronavirus, and their first telephone talks since Dec. 21 last year. The meeting was held at the request of the U.S. side.

 During the conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the situation of infections and preventive measures in their respective countries. 

Abe explained that the Japanese government has called for the cancellation of events and the temporary closure of primary, junior high and high schools to prevent the spread of the disease.

 “We will continue to respond decisively and in a timely manner,” he said. As for economic measures, he explained that the Japanese government will implement fiscal measures amounting to about ¥1.6 trillion to fight against the virus.

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