Premier Wen Jiabao said in Helsinki, Finland yesterday that the
key to security in Northeast Asia is still on the realization of
denuclearization in Korean Peninsula. He made the remarks when
meeting with South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun at the sidelines
of the sixth summit of Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM).
The two leaders expressed their willingness to boost the
development of bilateral relations.
They also exchanged views on the situation in the Korean
Peninsula.
Wen said China is ready to make joint efforts with North Korea
to make contributions for the denuclearization in the peninsula and
safeguard security in Northeast Asia.
He said in the meeting that the situation in the Korean
Peninsula is very "complicated and sensitive", because the area is
still not free from the Cold War.
The main parties remain hostile and have no confidence with each
other. He said tackling the difficulties and disputes in the area
calls for patience and wisdom from all sides concerned, while
dialogue and consultation must be persisted.
Wen said China and South Korea should continue to closely
cooperate with each other, urging the six parties concerned to
abide by their common statement.
He called on the parties concerned to keep cool-minded and
self-restraint by showing their flexibility, so as to resume the
six parties talks as soon as possible.
The six-party talks on the Korean nuclear issue involves China,
the US, Russia, Japan, South and North Korea.
The talks fell in stalemate when North Korea criticized the US
for imposing "financial sanction" against it. Agreeing with Wen,
Roh stressed that all parties should try their best to build trust
and solve their differences through dialogue, avoid doing anything
to heighten the tensions. Roh supports and appreciates China for
its positive and significant role on the nuclear issue in the
peninsula. He said his country is ready to closely cooperate with
China in safeguarding peace and security in Northeast Asia and the
Korean Peninsula.
(Xinhua News Agency September 11, 2006)
