Asahi, Mainichi, and Nikkei wrote that Deputy Foreign Minister Mori and his Russian counterpart Morgulov held a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday to discuss “joint economic activities” in the Northern Territories. They reportedly exchanged views on joint activities for such concrete business initiatives as seafood farming and tourism promotion on the disputed islands. The two diplomats agreed to have their deputies finalize details for the implementation ahead of Prime Minister Abe’s planned trip to Russia in May.