Minister Jeong Eui-yong's First Call with Wang Yi Since Inauguration...Reaffirms Xi Jinping's Willingness to Visit Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyungsoo] Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong had a phone call with Wang Yi, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister, for the first time since his inauguration.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 16th that Minister Chung and Wang discussed mutual interests including overall Korea-China relations, the Korean Peninsula issue, and regional situations.

Wang, who congratulated Minister Chung on his inauguration, expressed hope to establish a good working relationship and further develop bilateral relations.

Minister Chung and Wang agreed on the great importance of exchanges between the two countries' leaders for the development of Korea-China relations as strategic cooperative partners and decided to actively promote this.

Minister Chung reconfirmed from Wang Wang the intention of Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit South Korea. They agreed to communicate to enable President Xi's visit once the COVID-19 situation stabilizes and conditions are met.

Wang invited Minister Chung to China, and Minister Chung suggested continuing consultations regarding the specific timing of the visit.

The two ministers agreed to successfully promote the 'Year of Korea-China Cultural Exchange' this year and next year to further activate exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

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