South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Friday that stability on the peninsula was in the interests of both countries, Anadolu Agency reported.
Cho expressed hope that Seoul and Beijing would strengthen strategic communication to help improve the situation on the peninsula.
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He also noted continued progress in restoring bilateral relations, saying people-to-people exchanges between the two countries were expected to exceed 10 million this year, while bilateral trade had increased by more than 40%.
Wang said the two countries should work to advance their strategic cooperative partnership as they prepare to mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.
Describing the Asia-Pacific as a shared home for both nations, Wang said the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting could provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral ties and give fresh momentum to their relationship.
The summit is scheduled to take place in Shenzhen on November 18–19.
The two foreign ministers were expected to continue discussions on bilateral relations and regional developments.
Cho is on a two-day visit to China, which concludes on Saturday.
