Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on China and South Korea to work together to address risks and challenges as he met with Cho Tae-yul, South Korea's foreign minister, in New York on Saturday.

Since 2024, exchanges and cooperation between China and South Korea in various fields have become more active, and the relationship between the two countries has shown positive signs of improvement, according to Wang.

He said as long as both sides adhere to the original intent of establishing diplomatic ties, remain committed to a friendly direction and pursue mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, it is believed that the China-South Korea relationship can continue to develop in a healthy and forward-looking manner.

As close neighbors and important cooperation partners, China and South Korea should create favorable conditions for their respective development and the development of bilateral relations, Wang said.

The deployment of U.S. intermediate-range missiles in the region undermines regional peace and stability and does not serve the interests of regional countries, Wang said, adding that war and chaos must not occur on the Korean Peninsula and maintaining peace and stability on the Peninsula is in the common interest of all parties. 

China will continue to mediate and promote talks, playing a constructive role in achieving long-term peace and stability on the Peninsula, he said.

Cho said he hopes both sides can maintain the positive momentum, strengthen high-level exchanges and promote the stable development of bilateral relations.

He said South Korea is willing to strengthen economic and trade cooperation with China and jointly promote regional economic integration. 

South Korea is highly concerned about the situation on the Korean Peninsula and looks forward to maintaining strategic communication with China, Cho said.