 The basis of the declaration is built on the expectation of maintaining goodwill and cooperation between the two countries. The main agenda of this meeting was Japan wanting a resolution to key incidents including the abduction of Japanese citizens housing in North Korea.
<clarity>  The basis of the declaration is built on the expectation of maintaining goodwill and cooperation between the two countries. The main agenda of this meeting was Japan wanting a resolution to key incidents including the abduction of Japanese citizens housing in North Korea.
 Japan sought a resolution regarding abducted nationals being held in North Korea.