South Korea’s national security adviser on Monday thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for his “big role” in the diplomatic process that has set up a historic summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. Just days after he stood outside the White House and announced the planned meet between
South Korea’s national security adviser on Monday thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping for his “big role” in the diplomatic process that has set up a historic summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Just days after he stood outside the White House and announced the planned meet between the US president and the North Korean leader, Chung Eui-yong was in Beijing to brief Xi and China’s top diplomats on the fast-moving efforts to address the nuclear standoff.
Trump and Kim have agreed to meet by the end of May, although they have yet to confirm a date or time.
“The situation on the Korean peninsula has recently undergone very positive changes. President Moon Jae-in believes that the leadership of the Chinese government, especially the leadership ability of President Xi has played a big role in this,” Chung told Xi at the Great Hall of the People.
Chung said Xi’s “unwavering” commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and a peaceful settlement played a “significant” part in the recent developments.
“We are very grateful to China for its consistent position,” he said.
“Once again, we expect that China will continue to play an active and leading role and the South Korean government will continue to coordinate closely with China.
