South Korea Prepares for High-Stakes APEC Summit Amid Tensions
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is in Beijing to discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping's participation in the upcoming APEC summit hosted by Korea. The visit also aims to strengthen ties with China amid regional tensions involving North Korea. Trump and Xi's attendance has been confirmed.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is set to engage in crucial discussions in Beijing, focusing on Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Korea. This diplomatic mission underscores the importance of Sino-Korean relations as tensions with North Korea remain high.
Cho's visit includes talks with Chinese officials regarding North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent trip to Beijing. "China is a vital strategic partner for us," Minister Cho stated, emphasizing the summit's significance and his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to enhance cooperation.
The APEC summit, scheduled for October 31 in Gyeongju, has garnered invitations to both President Xi and U.S. President Donald Trump. The event may also see an unexpected diplomatic engagement, as President Lee Jae Myung has suggested Trump meet with Kim Jong Un during his regional visit.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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