Chinese State Councilor Expounds Implications of Six-party Talks

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Chinese State Councilor Expounds Implications of Six-party Talks

Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said in Beijing Friday that the six-party talks were a new way of dealing with global security problems when speaking to delegates of the Beijing six-party talks. Tang said resolving the nuclear issue is a complicated and difficult process, which requires political determination and diplomatic wisdom, as well as a high degree of sense and patience.

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Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said in Beijing Friday that the six-party talks were a new way of dealing with global security problems.

Tang spoke to delegates of the Beijing six-party talks at a meeting following the conclusion of the talks on the Korean nuclear issue at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, listing three implications:

First, no matter how sharp and complicated the contradictions and conflicts are among different countries, a solution acceptable to all sides concerned should and can be found through communication and dialogue. This is the best way to ensure national and regional security.

Secondly, mutual trust building is necessary to resolve disputes. To build mutual trust, nations should respect each other and treat each other with equality, forgo the use of force or threats of force, and refrain from comments and actions that might complicate the situation.

Thirdly, there may be discrepancies between the positions of different parties, but so long as they make joint efforts and discuss the problem with patience, it is not hard to finally find a meeting point of their respective interests.

Tang said resolving the nuclear issue is a complicated and difficult process, which requires political determination and diplomatic wisdom, as well as a high degree of sense and patience.

China has always committed to safeguarding peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and will continue to make positive efforts for a peaceful resolution to the nuclear issue.

He said resolving the nuclear issue demands the realization of denuclearization on the Korean peninsula and address the rational concern such as security put forward by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) so as to ensure a normal development environment for the DPRK and a realization of lasting and stable peace and security in northeast Asia.

This will be a complicated and difficult process, which requires political determination and diplomatic wisdom, as well as a high degree of sense and patience, noted Tang.

He went on to say that the six-party talks have gained much attention from the international community and people of all countries have expectations on the talks, especially the countries in northeast Asia who hope for harmony and tranquility in the region and expect the Korean peninsula to step out of the shadow of the Cold War at an early date and realize lasting peace and stability.

He said the talks revealed the political will of all parties seeking for reconciliation and cooperation and resolve the issue through dialogues and peaceful means.

All parties expressed their appreciation for the Chinese government's concern and support for the six-party talks, which involve China, the DPRK, the United States, the Republic of Korea, Russia and Japan.

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