President Moon Jae-in made a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping for 30 to 30 minutes starting today (20th) and exchanged opinions on mutual concerns, such as responding to Corona19 and the situation on the Korean peninsula.

In a currency, Mr. Moon expressed his condolences to the victims in China in connection with the spread of Corona19 and thanked China for his active cooperation in returning Koreans on temporary flights.

We also asked for continued interest and support from China in protecting the Korean people in China and in coordinating the activities of Korean companies.

In particular, President Moon said, "Because China's difficulty is ours, our government wants to add some strength to the efforts of China, the closest neighbor in responding to Corona19."

Mr. Shi said, "I was impressed by Mr. Moon saying," China's difficulties are South Korea's difficulties. " Told.

Mr. Xi also expressed his appreciation that, "In times of difficulty, friends are true friends, and those friends are looking after each other."

The two leaders agreed to share their experiences in clinical treatment with Corona19 and to strengthen cooperation between the authorities.

On the issue of the Korean Peninsula, the two leaders agreed that the most urgent task is to resume talks between North Korea and the United States, and that both sides should close their disagreements.

Mr. Xi strongly supported President Moon's message on peace on the Korean peninsula, and he stressed that if inter-Korean cooperation is achieved, it will be a virtuous cycle that will promote North American dialogue.

On the issue of the visit, the two leaders agreed to continue their visit in the first half of this year and coordinated by the two foreign authorities.

(Photo: Blue House, Yonhap News)