Key facts
- China is considering hosting a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in November.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
- Lee called for close communication on Korean Peninsula issues and expressed hope for closer bilateral ties.
- Wang Yi conveyed greetings from President Xi Jinping and pledged to implement past agreements.
- Wang Yi requested Seoul's support for China's upcoming APEC summit.
China is actively considering hosting a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in November, according to South Korea's Foreign Ministry. The potential meeting was discussed during a visit to Seoul by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
During his meeting with Wang Yi, President Lee stressed that Seoul and Beijing have achieved the "complete recovery" of bilateral ties and are strengthening economic cooperation. He called for continued strategic communication on South Korea-China relations and issues concerning the Korean Peninsula. Wang Yi conveyed greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping and pledged to play a more active role in implementing agreements reached between the leaders.
Wang also requested Seoul's support for China's hosting of this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, to which Lee pledged necessary support. The meeting was followed by talks between National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac and Wang, where they exchanged views on bilateral relations and the security situation on the peninsula. Wi outlined Seoul's efforts to build peace with North Korea and asked China to play a "constructive role." Wang stressed the "continuity and stability" of China's policy toward the Korean Peninsula and pledged to continue playing a "constructive role" in ensuring peace and stability.
Both sides agreed that countries in the region should respect each other's positions and cooperate to expand common ground amidst a rapidly changing international security situation.