Japanese and Russian leaders agreed Monday on the basic concept for a joint investment company that will be established in Moscow, Foreign Ministry officials said.
Russian Prime Minister Sergei Kiriyenko arrived in Tokyo on Monday for a two-day trip aimed at promoting economic cooperation in a wide range of fields. His visit is the first by a Russian prime minister.
Speaking at a joint news conference with Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, Kiriyenko said he hopes bilateral relations will not be affected by Hashimoto's departure from the post.
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