According to the statement, the top diplomat will arrive in this nation on September 17 at the invitation of his counterpart, Wang Yi.

Yonhap news agency informed that the two foreign ministers will discuss several bilateral issues, including Chinese President Xi Jinping’s attendance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, scheduled for late next month in Gyeongju, South Korea.

China recently reaffirmed its willingness to enhance cooperation with South Korea and stressed the importance of maintaining a stable and mutually beneficial relationship.

Former South Korean National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug visited the country as a special envoy of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

Beijing has repeatedly expressed its interest in consolidating constructive relations with neighboring countries based on cooperation, stability, and mutual respect.

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