US and Chinese Foreign Ministers Discuss Prospects for Enhancing Strategic Stability
A phone call between the US and Chinese foreign ministers to discuss bilateral relations and developments following the leaders' summits.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Washington, Nov 12 (KUNA) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday evening, discussing preparations for upcoming meetings between the leaders of the two countries and ways to enhance bilateral relations. The U.S. State Department said in a statement that the call addressed President Donald Trump’s anticipated visit to China to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, as well as Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to Florida for the G20 summit. The statement clarified that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to building a constructive relationship based on strategic stability, respect, fairness, and reciprocity. It added that Rubio and Wang Yi emphasized the importance of direct and productive dialogue at the leadership level to advance shared objectives, foremost among them achieving peace and nuclear disarmament, including within the framework of any potential trilateral meeting involving the leaders of the United States, China, and Russia. (End) A.M.M. / R.J.
