Foreign Ministry Spokesman Liu Jianchao on the Beijing TalksBetween China, DPRK and the United States (25/04/2003) |
2004-06-12 17:09 |
Today, Foreign Ministry Spokesman
Liu Jianchao briefed the press on the Beijing talks between
China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and
the United States on the DPRK’s nuclear issue. He said
that the talks began on 23rd. China, the DPRK and the United
States held two rounds of talks, during which all sides
fully expounded on their stances and views on the
DPRK’s nuclear issue, and expressed their aspirations
and ideas for a peaceful settlement of the issue. A small
group session was held on 24th, during which in-depth
discussions were held on issues each side was concerned
about. On the morning of 25th, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing
met with the DPRK and U.S. delegations
respectively. During the talks, China had all along stressed that the Korean Peninsula should be nuclear-free and that the nuclear issue should be resolved peacefully. China's goal is very clear, which is to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. China will continue to work to this end. |