TOKYO Rafinha Jersey , Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday said he would attend the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea next month amid speculation he might not attend amid a row over the "comfort women" issue.
Abe said he was willing to hold talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and told reporters here that he would reiterate Japan's position regarding a bilateral deal reached between Tokyo and Seoul in 2015 that was supposed to settle the "comfort women" matter.
The Japanese premier's decision to attend the opening ceremony comes after ties between Tokyo and Seoul looked as though they might be turning frosty again.
Moon had stated that while it is "undeniable" that the ("comfort women") deal is an official bilateral agreement, the "erroneous knot" with Japan over the issue must be untied by Tokyo apologizing to the victims.
Abe had rejected South Korea's calls for a sincere apology to the "comfort women" who were forcibly conscripted to work in wartime military brothels, despite evident flaws in a bilateral deal.
Abe's remarks on the issue, the first from the Japanese leader since South Korean President Moon Jae-in called for the apology during a recent New Year's press conference Paulinho Jersey , came despite Seoul not requesting a bilateral deal on the issue be renegotiated.
Under a landmark bilateral deal struck in December 2015 under the government of Moon's predecessor Park Geun-hye, both countries agreed that the "comfort women" issue, that had led to diplomatic ties between both countries becoming significantly strained, would be "finally and irreversibly" resolved.
However Paco Alcacer Jersey , Moon said in December that the wartime sexual slavery issue cannot be resolved by the 2015 deal with Japan as a secret agreement was found between the two countries after reviewing the procedure of the deal.
Moon said at the time that a grave fault was found in procedures and contents of the 2015 negotiations between the two governments proved to be a costly blunder.
He said that although it was a political agreement, it excluded the victims and ordinary South Koreans.
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PARIS Neymar JR Jersey , Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Leaders Paris Saint-Germain saw their advantage cut to one point after recording a goalless draw at Montpellier without injured star Neymar, while Lyon and Dijon combined for six goals to take one point apiece in Ligue 1 on Saturday.
Neymar missed PSG's trip due to his minor foot injury, but the world's most expensive player was expected to feature in next Wednesday's UEFA Champions League group match against Bayern Munich.
PSG felt huge impact from Neymar's absence, as they could not create scoring chances against Montpellier's successful defensive tactics.
The 18-year-old newcomer Kylian Mbappe forced goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte into a brilliant save in the 47th minute Nelson Semedo Jersey , PSG's first shot on target.
It was the first time that PSG have dropped points this season following six victories in a row, and their margin over defending champions Monaco was cut to one point. Monaco crushed Lille 4-0 on Friday.
Lyon broke the deadlock on 20 minutes thanks to Nabil Fekir's fifth goal of the campaign, but the lead only lasted four minutes as Naim Sliti successfully converted the spot kick.
The two sides combined for four goals in a 15-minute span in the second half, commenced by Dijon midfielder Xeka in the 52nd minute. Houssem Aouar coolly slotted home from Kenny Tete's cross from the right wing and helped Lyon tie the match at 2-2.
Forward Mariano Diaz put Lyon ahead with his fifth league goal fron the 12-yard spot in the 63rd minute Marlon Santos Jersey , but that was erased by Cedric Yambere's header in a free kick two minutes later.
With one more match played, Bordeaux went up to third position following their 3-1 home win against Guingamp.
Elsewhere on Saturday, Caen edged Amiens 1-0, Metz lost to Troyes 1-0.?
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