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Abe, Macron discuss G20 summit, trade, Nissan-Renault alliance, N Korea, Notre Dame
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed Tuesday to coordinate closely in addressing global economic, trade and environmental issues before Japan hosts a Group of 20 summit in June. Abe also said during their summit talks that the auto alliance between Renault SA and Nissan Motor Co should be enhanced in a way acceptable to both sides. Nissan is widely seen as reluctant about a merger proposed by its French peer. During a joint press appearance with Macron ahead of their talks, Abe promised that Japan will help France reconstruct Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral that was partially ... (full story)