Moscow, Tokyo Agree To Have Next 2+2 Talks In Russia, Dates Yet To Be Discussed - Lavrov

TOKYO (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 30th May, 2019) The next talks in the so-called 2+2 format between the Russian and Japanese foreign and defense ministers will be held in Russia, with the dates to be set later via diplomatic channels, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

"We have agreed that the next meeting in the 2+2 format will be held in Russia. We will agree on specific dates via diplomatic channels later," Lavrov said after the fourth round of 2+2 talks in Tokyo.

Lavrov also noted that the issues related to non-proliferation, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and other regional matters had been on agenda of the fourth round of the talks.