U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discussed North Korea’s denuclearization during the G-20 summit in Argentina on Friday.

Up to now, Japan has kept a tough stance on the DPRK, disagreeing with neighboring South Korea, Russia, and China who called for UN sanctions on North Korea to be rolled back.

“The two leaders reviewed recent developments in North Korea and discussed how best to work with the international community, including their close ally the Republic of Korea, to maintain pressure until North Korea implements its commitment to denuclearize,” the White House said.

Prior to the talks, Trump