FM Cho to visit China this week for talks with Wang Yi on N. Korea, bilateral ties
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will visit China this week for talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on North Korea-related issues and bilateral relations, Seoul's foreign ministry said Thursday. Cho is scheduled to make a two-day visit to Beijing starting Friday, during which he will hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang and attend a dinner on the same day, according to the ministry.…
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to travel to China this week for high-level talks with his counterpart, Wang Yi. The discussions will focus on North Korea-related matters and strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Cho is scheduled to spend two days in Beijing, commencing on Friday. During his visit, Cho will engage in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang and participate in a dinner event.
It is anticipated that the two ministers will have comprehensive discussions on a range of issues of common interest. These discussions are expected to encompass bilateral ties, recent developments on the Korean Peninsula, and other regional concerns. This visit follows an invitation extended by Wang during their previous talks in Seoul in August.
During that meeting, Cho and Wang exchanged views on bilateral relations and matters pertaining to the Korean Peninsula, with Cho emphasizing the importance of China playing a constructive role in facilitating dialogue with North Korea.
The visit is also poised to precede President Lee Jae Myung's planned trip to China. President Lee will attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, taking place from November 18-19.
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