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President seeks talks to resolve nuclear crisis

CHINESE President Xi Jinping yesterday called for talks to peacefully resolve the North Korean nuclear issue, amid an exchange of increasingly bellicose rhetoric between the US and North Korea.

Speaking to British Prime Minister Theresa May by telephone, Xi stressed that China adheres to the goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, resolutely maintains the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and firmly safeguards peace and stability in Northeast Asia.

He said the Korean Peninsula issue should be solved through peaceful means including dialogue and consultation, which required joint efforts by the international community.

As permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and Britain have the responsibility and obligation to deal with related issues from the perspective of maintaining regional and global peace, Xi said, expressing the hope that Britain will play a constructive role in easing tensions and reopening dialogue.

May said Britain is committed to preserving international and regional peace and stability, as well as a peaceful solution of the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue.

Britain values China’s important influence on resolving the issue, appreciates the efforts China has made and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China, she added.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Britain at ambassadorial level.

The two sides should maintain high-level exchanges, promote dialogue, preserve the momentum of China-Britain economic and trade and cultural exchange and cooperation, deepen the alignment of development strategies within the framework of the Belt and Road initiative, and strengthen coordination in preserving world peace and development, Xi said.

A prosperous, stable and open Britain and European Union conforms to the interests of all, Xi said, and China is willing to promote continued development of China-Britain and China-EU relations.

May said Britain attaches great importance to developing relations with China and is willing to work with China to enable closer high-level contacts, and deepen cooperation in many fields.




 

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