Deputy Minister Kim Geon holds video talks with Luo Zhaohui, Chinese Vice Minister... Discussing ASEAN+3 Summit

Discussion on COVID-19 Response Cooperation and Korea-China Relations Development
Request to Minimize Inconvenience and Damage from China's Quarantine Measure Changes

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] On the 9th, Kim Geon, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a video consultation with Luo Zhaohui, Vice Minister of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at China's request, discussing mutual interests at the ASEAN-related summit meetings, cooperation in response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), and ways to develop Korea-China relations.

During this consultation, both sides exchanged views on issues of interest at the upcoming ASEAN+3 (APT) Summit and East Asia Summit (EAS) scheduled for this week, and evaluated that despite the COVID-19 situation, the ASEAN-related summit meetings will be held, allowing cooperation and coordination between ASEAN and partner countries to continue.

Deputy Minister Kim stated, "So far, ASEAN+3 has played a leading role in strengthening regional cooperation and coordination in response to COVID-19," adding, "It will continue to be a useful platform for enhancing health and medical cooperation and economic recovery cooperation to overcome COVID-19."

He further said, "At the EAS, a strategic forum among regional leaders, discussions among leaders on regional and international situations and issues are expected to contribute to strengthening regional cooperation, stability, and development." In response, Vice Minister Luo explained China's interests regarding the ASEAN-related summit meetings.

Both sides agreed to further develop Korea-China relations through enhanced cooperation on COVID-19 and promotion of friendly sentiments between the two countries at all levels of communication. Above all, both sides evaluated that since the COVID-19 outbreak, they have cooperated exemplary through measures such as ?fast-track implementation ?increased regular flights ?charter flight operations under government consultations.

Deputy Minister Kim requested close cooperation between the two sides to minimize inconvenience and damage to Korean nationals entering China in relation to recent changes in China's quarantine measures due to the COVID-19 situation, to which Vice Minister Luo responded by agreeing to continue communication and cooperation.

Meanwhile, both sides agreed to continue consultations on promoting exchanges at all levels, including high-level exchanges, while monitoring the COVID-19 situation.

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