中 "Efforts for Peace on the Korean Peninsula... Resolving Issues through Dialogue and Negotiation"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] China reiterated its commitment to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and stated that it will pursue problem-solving through dialogue and negotiations.

According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 11th, Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister in charge of diplomacy, said at the Geneva Disarmament Conference held via video conference that "regardless of how regional and international situations change, China will consistently uphold its position of maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula."

Minister Wang explained, "Following the principles of 'Ssang-gwe Byeongjin' (雙軌竝進, the parallel advancement of the denuclearization process and the North Korea-US peace agreement negotiations) and 'gradual and simultaneous' approaches, we will promote the realization of two goals: complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the establishment of a permanent peace regime." He added, "China hopes to work with all countries to advance the political resolution process of the Korean Peninsula issue and continuously strive to achieve long-term stability on the Korean Peninsula."

At the meeting, Minister Wang also argued that lifting sanctions on Iran should be prioritized to restore the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA). He stated, "The root cause of the Iran nuclear issue is the United States' unilateral collective ostracism," and added, "Lifting sanctions on Iran first is the correct logic to return to a comprehensive agreement."

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