The consultation between China and Japan concerning the reform of the United Nations is not a "regular" one, said Qin Gang, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing Tuesday.

"The two sides made the first contact, and it's not a regular consultation," Qin said, adding that no more contacts have been arranged.

Qin made the remarks at a regular press conference when commenting on the recent China tour of Masaharu Kono, director general of the Foreign Policy Bureau of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The spokesman said Masaharu Kono paid a working visit to China at the invitation of the Japanese embassy to China. At the request of the Japanese side, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Qiao Zonghuai met with him.

The two sides exchanged views on the UN reform. China reaffirmed that the current pressing tasks are to implement the outcome documents finalized at the summit marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations, to push for progress in areas where common ground has been reached, and to give top priority to the development issue, said the spokesman.

During the meeting, Qiao said developing nations, especially African countries, should be given increased representation in regard to the UN Security Council reform, and broad consensus should be reached on the basis of democratic discussions and consultations.

"China opposes forced voting on any resolution where differences still exist, and China's stance on UN reform has not changed," the spokesman said.

Source: Xinhua