Beijing, 30 Oct (China News Service) -- On October 29, local time, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with South Korean Foreign Minister Jeong Yi-rong in Rome.
The two sides expressed satisfaction with the steady and healthy development of China-ROK relations, and unanimously agreed to hold the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the ROK next year, consolidate political mutual trust, guide the Committee for the Future Development of China-ROK Relations to strengthen communication, and put forward forward forward-looking, epochal and operable policy suggestions on the development of bilateral relations. The two sides will take the "China-ROK Year of Cultural Exchanges" as an opportunity to promote the improvement of national feelings between the two countries and consolidate the foundation of China-ROK friendship. The two sides will support each other in hosting the Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics.
The two sides also exchanged views on the latest developments in the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Wang Yi said that there have been some new changes in the situation on the peninsula recently. China supports the improvement and development of relations between the North and the South and is pleased to see the DPRK and the United States resume dialogue at an appropriate time. China has always maintained that the South and the North, as the masters of the peninsula, should play a more proactive role. China supports all efforts and proposals that will help promote the political settlement process of the Korean Peninsula issue and will continue to play a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability on the Peninsula and the region. (End)
Source: China News Network