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Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu Xiaoming Visits Switzerland

2022-04-15 20:23

On 14 April 2022, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu Xiaoming met Livia Leu, State Secretary at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs in Bern. The two sides exchanged views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Chinese Ambassador to Switzerland Wang Shiting attended the meeting.

Liu Xiaoming elaborated on China's position on the Korean Peninsula issue. He underscored that China does not want to see escalation of tension on the Peninsula and calls on relevant parties to stay cool-headed, exercise restraint and resume meaningful dialogue at an early date. He also commended the mediation efforts made by Switzerland for resolving the Peninsula issue and welcomed Switzerland to continue to play a constructive role.

Leu appreciated the important role played by China in promoting the political settlement of the Peninsula issue. She echoed the point that relevant parties should stay cool-headed, exercise restraint and resolve the issue through diplomacy. She said that Switzerland will continue to play a positive role for the political settlement of the Peninsula issue and maintain close communication with China in this regard.

On 13 April, Liu Xiaoming visited the renowned Geneva Centre for Security Policy(GCSP) and exchanged views with Director Thomas Greminger and other GCSP experts over the Korean Peninsula situation and other international issues of mutual interest.


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