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Chinese, Russian FMs hold phone talks over ties, Korean Peninsula

Xinhua,December 19, 2017 Adjust font size:

BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, to discuss bilateral relations and tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

The two foreign ministers agreed that their countries have enjoyed a strong relationship, achieving positive results in the past year.

The two sides exchanged views on international issues of common concern, including the current situation on the Korean Peninsula. The foreign ministers agreed to continue to maintain strategic communications with each other regarding major issues. Enditem