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Add as preferred source on GoogleUK and Japan leaders agree to work together to lower trade barriers, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to international trade.
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba agreed on the need for like-minded countries to work together to lower trade barriers, Starmer's office said following a call between the two leaders on Thursday.
"On trade, the leaders agreed that a trade war does not benefit anyone, and that now is the time for a cool, calm and pragmatic approach," Downing Street said in a readout.
"They agreed on the importance of like-minded partners such as the UK and Japan to work closely together to lower trade barriers."
(Reporting by Sachin Ravikumar; Editing by Ros Russell)
The main topic is the agreement between UK and Japan to work together to lower trade barriers.
Lowering trade barriers is important to facilitate smoother international trade and economic cooperation.
The leaders involved are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
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