2024-07-29 11:14:58
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yeol met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Laos on the sidelines of multilateral events under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and expressed concern over the “continuing provocations” of the DPRK and the Moscow-Pyongyang agreement, the South Korean Foreign Ministry reported, Day.Az reports, citing TASS.
The capital of Laos is hosting meetings of ASEAN foreign ministers and the organization’s partners, the South Korean Foreign Ministry reports. The talks between Cho Tae-yol and Wang Yi lasted 40 minutes, the ministers positively assessed the state of bilateral exchanges, agreed to increase contacts, discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula and other issues of mutual interest.
“Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yol expressed serious concern over North Korea’s continued provocations and escalation of tensions in the region by concluding a comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia and strengthening military and economic cooperation,” Seoul said.
The South Korean side asked China to play a constructive role in ensuring stability and peace on the peninsula. Wang Yi responded that China’s policy in the region has not changed and Beijing will play a positive role.
The Republic of Korea made a similar position during the bilateral strategic dialogue with China at the vice-foreign minister level held in Seoul on July 24.
On June 19, during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang, Russia and the DPRK signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, which implies immediate military assistance in the event of a defensive war. The Russian President said that the new agreement does not present a reason for South Korea to worry about security. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that only potential aggressors could oppose the clause on military assistance in the event of a defensive war.
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