The following is the gist of a bilateral meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday in Osaka.

Abe and Xi:

— vow to boost regular and close communication as “eternal neighbors.”

— agree to work together to realize trip by Xi to Japan as state guest next spring.

— confirm Japan-China ties have returned to “normal track.”

Abe:

— asks Xi to rectify China’s alleged unfair trade practices.

Xi:

— voices strong support for improvement in Japan-North Korea ties.