NEW : Wen and Kan also reiterated their nations ' claims to disputed islands . ( CNN ) -- Wen Jiabao and Naoto Kan met on the sidelines of the Asia-Europe Meeting . The two leaders said they would work together in a "spirit of cooperation" for peace and stability across Asia, Xinhua reported. The leaders agreed on the mutual benefits of China and Japan maintaining good relations .
NEW : Wen and Kan also reiterated their nations ' claims to disputed islands . Wen Jiabao and Naoto Kan met on the sidelines of the Asia-Europe Meeting . The two leaders said they would work together in a "spirit of cooperation" for peace and stability across Asia, Xinhua reported. The leaders agreed on the mutual benefits of China and Japan maintaining good relations .