In a significant move towards enhancing regional stability, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in New York on Saturday. The two leaders emphasized the importance of addressing mutual challenges through strengthened cooperation.
Wang Yi highlighted that since 2024, exchanges between China and South Korea have intensified across various sectors, signaling a positive trajectory in bilateral relations. He stressed that maintaining diplomatic ties, committing to a friendly direction, and pursuing mutual benefits are key to ensuring the relationship continues to develop healthily and progressively.
Addressing regional security concerns, Wang criticized the deployment of U.S. intermediate-range missiles, stating that such actions undermine peace and stability in the region. He called for the avoidance of conflict and chaos on the Korean Peninsula, asserting that maintaining peace is in the common interest of all parties involved.
China expressed its commitment to mediating and promoting dialogue aimed at achieving long-term peace and stability on the Peninsula. Cho Tae-yul echoed this sentiment, expressing hope that both nations can sustain the positive momentum, enhance high-level exchanges, and foster stable bilateral relations.
Furthermore, South Korea indicated its willingness to deepen economic and trade cooperation with China, aiming to advance regional economic integration. Cho also underscored South Korea's concerns regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula and its desire to maintain strategic communication with China to ensure continued stability.
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