China and South Korea agree to hold diplomatic and security talks

According to the international group Tasnim news, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yol and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to hold diplomatic and security talks and resume negotiations on the free trade agreement. And one day before the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, they met and reached an agreement.

On this basis, Yun said to Lee: South Korea and China should work together not only to promote common interests based on mutual respect, but also to discuss regional and global issues in order to solve the challenges reach an agreement, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war between Hamas and Israel, and global economic doubts.

Yoon’s office emphasized President Yoon stated at the beginning of the meeting that as South Korea and China overcame many problems in the past 30 years and emphasized each other’s growth and development, I hope to strengthen cooperation. Bilateralism should continue even in the face of complex crises in the world today.

Xinhua news agency also reported that Li said to Yun: Their countries should oppose turning economic and trade issues into political or security issues and should cooperate to maintain a stable supply chain.

He emphasized that China should increase cooperation in high-value industries, energy New technologies, artificial intelligence, medicine and other fields are ready. Beijing has also improved its market access, strengthened guarantees for foreign investments, and welcomed South Korean companies to increase investments and cooperation.

Furthermore, Lee is committed to continuing efforts to reach agreement and resolve differences through equal dialogue and honest communication. , expressed hope.

Tomorrow’s meeting between the officials of the three Chinese countries, South Korea and Japan are the first trilateral talks by three neighboring Asian countries in more than 4 years.

According to this report, the countries of China, South Korea and Japan are trying to resolve mutual suspicions in the midst of competition between Beijing and Washington and tensions over Taiwan.    

diplomats and Some officials believe that not much is expected from this tripartite meeting, but even casual agreements will at least help maintain high-level diplomacy after years of deteriorating relations.

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