China and the United States have differences but also common interests, and both sides need a comprehensive dialogue. This was stated by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a meeting with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the State Department.
"China and the US are two great powers that have differences, but at the same time we also have common interests and face challenges that we must meet together. We must not only resume dialogue, but also make it deep and comprehensive." , the Chinese minister said.
"It is with great pleasure that I welcome Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the United States. I sincerely look forward to constructive talks over the next two days," Blinken said before turning the floor over to his Chinese counterpart.
Wang Yi also said that Washington and Beijing should strive to return bilateral relations to stable and sustainable development.
"Through dialogue, we can achieve better mutual understanding, work together to expand the scope of common interests, and seek cooperation for the benefit of both sides, so that we can stabilize China-US relations and return them to the path of health , stable and sustainable development," he said.
Wang Yi noted that "from time to time there will be dissonance in China-US relations." According to him, "when this happens, China will act calmly". The Chinese Foreign Minister emphasized that "it is not the one who speaks louder or louder, but the one who acts in accordance with the provisions of the three joint communiqués between China and the United States, with international law, with the basic norms of international relations, that is right. ". "I am convinced that our dialogue will be constructive and forward-looking," Wang Yi emphasized.
"I agree with what the foreign minister said. Welcome to the United States," Blinken said.
Earlier, State Department press secretary Matthew Miller said the heads of the two foreign policy departments would discuss the DPRK issue. He did not specify what issues would be discussed in relation to Pyongyang.
The detailed program of Minister Wang Yi's visit was not released. As announced by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Wang Yi will be in the United States on October 26-28. The same dates were given by the State Department. Earlier, the US government announced that Wang Yi will be welcomed by Jake Sullivan, the US leader's national security adviser, at the White House on October 27. /BGNES
