China News Service, Beijing, July 27th (Reporter Guo Chaokai) Regarding the decision to restore the previously interrupted communication lines between North Korea and South Korea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 27th that he hoped that the two sides would reach a consensus. The peace measures have played a positive role in improving and developing North-South relations.
On the same day, a reporter asked questions about this matter. Zhao Lijian said at the press conference, “I noticed that the two sides have reached consensus on restarting communication channels, restoring mutual trust, and improving relations.” As a close neighbor of the Korean Peninsula, China has always supported South Korea. The DPRK improves relations and promotes reconciliation and cooperation through dialogue and consultation. It is hoped that the relevant consensus and measures of the two sides will play a positive role in improving and developing North-South relations.
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