China will play constructive role for Korean Peninsula peace: Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated on August 19 that China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. Wang made the remarks during his official visit to South Korea, his first in five years, ahead of a meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. "We will continue to do what we ought to do," Wang said, emphasizing China's commitment to the peninsula's peace and development.

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We will continue to play a constructive role for the peace and development, peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula.

The two foreign ministers held talks, the first in 11 months, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. Wang described China and South Korea as "eternal friendly neighbors and continuous partners." He stressed the need to focus on the "fundamental interests of the two peoples" and ensure the "healthy and sustainable development" of bilateral relations. Wang expressed a desire to work with South Korea to elevate their strategic cooperative partnership to a "new stage."

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We will continue to do what we ought to do.

Regarding the situation on the peninsula, Wang reiterated China's commitment to peace and stability. He indicated that both South Korea and North Korea are moving toward dialogue and reconciliation. Wang's visit and statements underscore China's ongoing diplomatic engagement with the region, aiming to foster stability and cooperation amidst complex geopolitical dynamics.

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China and South Korea are eternal friendly neighbors and continuous partners.