Korea-China Foreign Ministers Agree on 'Bilateral Relations Development and Korean Peninsula Peace Process'

Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong and Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China, are exchanging greetings before starting the Korea-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Haiway Hotel in Xiamen, China, on the 3rd. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] Amid ongoing US-China tensions, the foreign ministers of South Korea and China met and reached a consensus to work together to promote the peace process on the Korean Peninsula, including the North Korean nuclear issue.

The South Korean and Chinese foreign ministers agreed to strive for the development of bilateral relations ahead of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries next year.

Wang Yi, China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister, emphasized during his opening remarks at the South Korea-China foreign ministers' meeting held on the afternoon of the 3rd at the Haiwei Hotel in Xiamen, Fujian Province, that "strategic communication between South Korea and China is important," highlighting that this year is the Year of Korea-China Cultural Exchange and next year marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He further stated that China will work towards a new development in Korea-China relations.

Minister Wang stressed, "South Korea and China are important countries in the region, strategic cooperative partners, and share similar positions on regional peace and stability," adding, "China will work with South Korea to promote a political resolution process for the Korean Peninsula issue through dialogue."

In this regard, South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong commented, "South Korea and China have been exemplary in Northeast Asia's epidemic prevention, and exchanges between the two countries have been smoothly carried out despite the global economic downturn."

Minister Chung stated, "South Korea and China share the common goal of complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula," and expressed gratitude for the Chinese government's support of related efforts.

He also said, "We expect China's active role in the stable management of the situation on the Korean Peninsula and the substantial progress of the peace process on the Korean Peninsula."

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