China will work with the United States on key global narcotics issues based on the principles of equality and mutual respect, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.

The comments came in response to a media query on the progress of drug control cooperation between the two countries.

The spokesperson noted that drug control authorities in both countries have been earnestly implementing the consensus reached between their heads of state in Busan, the Republic of Korea, with their cooperation yielding significant results.

Cross-departmental drug control teams from both sides maintain close communication, and a recent video conference allowed them to exchange updates and discuss priorities for future collaboration, the spokesperson said.

(Cover: The building of China's Ministry of Public Security. /VCG)