"We have brought back some cooperation instruments that help us move forward with bilateral relations," Putin said on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific leaders’ summit.
"We also continue active work to implement your initiatives that aim to intensify our trade and economic cooperation," Putin told Abe, adding the Lima forum offered a "good opportunity" to review the progress made so far.
In his turn, Prime Minister Abe promised to welcome the Russian leader as a "dear friend" when he comes to Japan. Abe said Putin would be given a warm reception and treated to a hot spring bath.
"I look forward to receiving you at a traditional Japanese hotel with a hot spring, and on the following day we will move to Tokyo and discuss economic issues," Abe promised.
The Japanese leader said political dialogue between Moscow and Tokyo had recently reenergized. Most recently, Russian parliament speaker Valentina Matviyenko and First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov travelled to Japan.
"I expect today to discuss [Putin’s] next month’s visit, the peace pact, as well as trade and economic cooperation," Abe added.
Vladimir Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov said earlier the president was expected to go to Japan on December 15-16. Russia and Japan have been technically at war after failing to sign a peace treaty in the aftermath of World War Two.
