Parliamentary speaker calls on China to play 'constructive role' on Korean Peninsula

Seoul, Aug. 27 - National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik urged China to contribute constructively to fostering peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, stating that the two nations should collaborate towards this objective. During a meeting at the National Assembly with Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing, Cho expressed the hope that bilateral ties would continue to flourish following their 34th anniversary of diplomatic relations earlier that week.

The South Korean government is presently striving to establish conditions for dialogue with North Korea, while also pursuing peaceful coexistence and mutual prosperity between the two Koreas, Cho informed Dai. Cho emphasized that peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula are a vital task that South Korea and China must address jointly.

He emphasized the importance of parliamentary exchanges in enhancing bilateral relations and expressed his desire to meet with Zhao Leji, China's top legislator, in the near future. During the meeting, Dai conveyed optimism that the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, in November, could provide a platform for the leaders of the countries to convene once more.

The envoy reaffirmed China's dedication to maintaining peace and stability, as well as continuing to play a constructive role on the Korean Peninsula.