Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun had a telephone conversation with Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi from 12:05 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (40 minutes) on Tuesday, October 7. The two Ministers exchanged views on issues of interest to both sides, including ROK-China bilateral relations and the Korean Peninsula issue.

The two Ministers noted that the positive momentum of communication between the ROK and Chinese Foreign Ministers has continued following their meeting on September 17. They also agreed to work together so that, on the occasion of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, a new milestone can be created for the development of ROK-China relations.

Minister Wang explained China’s efforts for peace and stability in the region. In response, Minister Cho expressed his hope that North Korea-China relations will develop in a way that contributes to the denuclearization and the realization of peace on the Korean Peninsula, and suggested that the ROK and China continue communication on the Korean Peninsula issue.