FM Spokesman on US-ROK Joint Statement

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FM Spokesman on US-ROK Joint Statement

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The joint statement just issued by the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) presidents shows the consensus of the international community for resolving the nuclear issue of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) peacefully, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said Thursday.

The joint statement expresses the two nations' confidence in a peaceful solution to the DPRK nuclear issue.

Zhang said the DPRK nuclear issue has been a common concern of the international community since last October. China has made great efforts for a peaceful solution and hosted a meeting in Beijing in April attended by delegations of the United States and the DPRK. The meeting was meaningful and paved the way for a peaceful solution.

The key issue now is to maintain the momentum of dialogue, she said, noting that China has maintained diplomatic contacts with all parties concerned and China hopes the Beijing dialogue can be continued.

China also welcomes the positive role of relevant nations play, and China is ready to make concerted efforts with the international community to address the DPRK nuclear issue, Zhang said.

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