In a significant meeting held in Beijing on Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to actively promote peace and stability across the Asian region. The discussion took place with former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, highlighting the importance of sustained diplomatic efforts between the two nations.
Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, expressed his appreciation for Fukuda's contributions to the Boao Forum for Asia. He acknowledged Fukuda’s efforts in fostering the development of the forum, emphasizing the positive impact of his engagement.
Addressing the current global landscape marked by intertwined changes and uncertainties, Wang noted that despite increasing factors of instability, Asia has largely maintained peace and stability. He optimistically stated, \"the 21st century is the century of Asia,\" projecting a bright outlook for the region's development.
Wang Yi emphasized the need for Japan and other regional countries to engage in actions that support regional peace and stability. He called on Japan to collaborate in overcoming obstacles in bilateral relations, such as the discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water, advocating for a balanced and constructive approach.
Fukuda responded by highlighting the expanding influence of the Boao Forum for Asia, attributing it to China’s commitment to good-neighborly diplomacy. He affirmed that Japan-China friendship remains a mutual priority, with Japanese enterprises keen on investing and thriving in China.
Fukuda expressed Japan’s willingness to work alongside China to enhance mutual understanding, strengthen dialogue, and manage differences effectively. He underscored the importance of maintaining the momentum of peace, stability, and prosperity in Asia through strategic and mutually beneficial relationships.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Japan to promote peace in Asia
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