South Korea confirms readiness to strengthen strategic co-op with China

South Korea and China have expressed their intention to elevate bilateral relations to a new level and have agreed to continue close strategic cooperation ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Gyeongju, South Korea, Report informs, citing the Korean Foreign Ministry.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, Cho Hyun, held his first telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi, since his appointment to this position.

"The parties noted that the upcoming summit could be an important milestone in the development of bilateral relations," Korean Foreign Ministry stated.

In addition, they agreed to continue high-level dialogue and efforts to achieve tangible results in mutual activities.

At the end of the conversation, Minister Cho invited his Chinese counterpart to pay an official visit to South Korea. Minister Wang confirmed his readiness to visit the country at a time convenient for both sides.

The APEC summit will be held from October 31 to November 1, 2025 in the city of Gyeongju, Gyeongsang-Bukto province, South Korea.