On 20 February 2023, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu Xiaoming met with Mr. Igor Morgulov, Russian Ambassador to China, and the two sides exchanged views on the Korean Peninsula issue.

Both sides agree that the current situation on the Peninsula is the result of multiple factors, China and Russia call on all parties to commit to political settlement of the issue through balanced remedies for each other’s concerns, especially the legitimate concerns of the DPRK.

The two sides agreed to maintain close communication and coordination on the Korean Peninsula issue to promote the political settlement of the issue and make joint efforts to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.