Finland’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said that talks between representatives from North Korea, the U.S. and South Korea were “constructive” and were academic in nature.

According to Helsinki, the meetings took place on Monday and Tuesday and were also attended by EU and UN observers.

The statement also seemed to pour cold water on media reports which indicated the talks were intended to pave the way further discussions on a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un.

“This meeting was one of a series of academic sessions over many years that have explored approaches