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18:10, 18-Sep-2018
China welcomes contact and dialogue between DPRK and ROK
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17:12, 21-Sep-2018
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The Republic of Korea's (ROK) President Moon Jae-in touched down in Pyongyang and held talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday.
Speaking of the historic Inter-Korean summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Geng Shuang said that China welcomes contact and dialogue between the DPRK and the ROK and will continue to support the improvement of ties between the two sides.
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un (R) guides ROK President Moon Jae-in as they arrive at Baekhwawon State Guesthouse where Moon will stay during his visit in Pyongyang, Sept. 18, 2018. /VCG Photo
DPRK leader Kim Jong Un (R) guides ROK President Moon Jae-in as they arrive at Baekhwawon State Guesthouse where Moon will stay during his visit in Pyongyang, Sept. 18, 2018. /VCG Photo
China is pleased to support the both nations in implementing the Panmunjom Declaration and promoting reconciliation and cooperation on the peninsula, Geng said.
He added that it's in line with the common interests of the two Koreas and Northeast Asia and the common expectation of the international community.
China is looking forward to the summit's positive results, Geng said, noting that the outcome will help promote the denuclearization and the political settlement of the peninsula.