Korea-China Foreign Ministers' Video Conference: "Korea-China Cooperation for Stable Management of the Korean Peninsula"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] On the 16th, Foreign Minister Park Jin held a video call with Wang Yi, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister, to discuss mutual interests including Korea-China relations, the Korean Peninsula issue, and regional and global situations.

The two ministers held the first Korea-China foreign ministers' meeting since the launch of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Park stated regarding the Korean Peninsula issue, "The advancement of North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities not only worsens the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in the region but also does not align with the interests of both countries. Therefore, I hope Korea and China will cooperate to promote stable management of the situation on the Korean Peninsula," urging China to play a constructive role in restraining North Korea's additional provocations.

The two ministers expressed concern over the recent spread of COVID-19 in North Korea and exchanged views on the necessity of humanitarian support for North Korean residents in response to COVID-19, agreeing to continue mutual consultations.

Minister Park explained that under the government's vision of becoming a "global pivotal state contributing to freedom, peace, and prosperity," Korea aims to conduct diplomacy based on shared values and interests in the region.

Minister Park further said, "As Korea-China relations mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties this year, I hope they will develop more maturely and healthily based on mutual respect and the spirit of cooperation."

To this end, Minister Park stated, "Let us seek common interests while respecting each other's values and visions, harmonizing bilateral cooperation with regional and global peace and prosperity," and emphasized that timely communication efforts between diplomatic authorities are important for the continuous development and management of bilateral relations.

Accordingly, Minister Park explained that they will closely cooperate on enhancing high-level and various-level exchanges and communication including mutual visits of the two heads of state, deepening practical cooperation in areas such as economy, health, climate change, and fine dust, and strengthening cooperation for the stable management of the Korean Peninsula situation.

Minister Wang expressed hope that Korea and China, as "eternal neighbors" and "strategic cooperative partners," will further develop bilateral relations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

To this end, he called for communication and coordination between high-level officials, mutually beneficial cooperation, cultural exchanges, and strengthening international and regional cooperation.

Furthermore, the two ministers agreed to closely cooperate at regional and global levels, considering the significantly changed status of both countries in the international community.

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