Sing Haiming, Chinese Ambassador: "Greatly Moved by President Moon's Words"

President Moon Jae-in Holds Talks with Xing Haiming, Chinese Ambassador to Korea... President Moon "Actively Supports Resolution of Novel Coronavirus Issue"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] Xing Haiming, the Chinese Ambassador to Korea, said at the credential presentation ceremony held at the Blue House main building on the 7th, "China is experiencing difficulties due to the novel coronavirus, and we are making efforts to overcome it," and added, "I was deeply moved by President Moon's previous remark that 'China's difficulties are our difficulties.'"

Ambassador Xing added, "The Chinese government will support and cooperate in the development of bilateral relations, the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and the permanent peace process on the Korean Peninsula."

President Moon said, "It is only natural to help a close neighbor in times of difficulty," and expressed gratitude for the consideration shown in arranging temporary flights for the return of residents from Wuhan. President Moon stated, "The Korean government will actively support the Chinese government in resolving the novel coronavirus issue as soon as possible."

President Moon conveyed his thanks to Ambassador Xing for the warm hospitality he received from President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang during his visit to China last year. President Moon expressed his expectation that Ambassador Xing will play a significant role in the relationship between Korea and China.

President Moon said, "I welcome Ambassador Xing Haiming, a prominent China expert on the Korean Peninsula who has served three times in Korea and also has experience working in North Korea," and added, "I hope he will contribute greatly not only to the development of Korea-China relations but also to the advancement of inter-Korean relations."

President Moon said, "President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang, and I have agreed to designate 2022, the 30th anniversary of Korea-China diplomatic relations, as the 'Year of Korea-China Cultural Exchange,'" and requested, "Ambassador Xing Haiming, please work hard so that this can be an opportunity for further development between the two countries." Ambassador Xing responded that he will strive to ensure that the agreement between President Moon, President Xi, and Premier Li is implemented smoothly.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.