In a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Japan to actively promote peace and stability in the region. Speaking with former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, Wang emphasized the importance of maintaining Asia's overall peaceful and stable environment amidst global uncertainties.
Wang acknowledged Fukuda's contributions to the Boao Forum for Asia and highlighted the forum's role in fostering regional cooperation. \"The 21st century is the century of Asia,\" Wang remarked, expressing optimism about the continent's development prospects.
He urged Japan and other neighboring countries to engage in actions that support regional harmony rather than create tensions. Specifically, Wang addressed ongoing issues like the Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water discharge, urging Japan to handle such matters responsibly to smoothen bilateral relations.
Fukuda responded by praising the expanding influence of the Boao Forum, attributing it to China's effective good-neighborly diplomacy. He expressed Japan's eagerness to invest and thrive in China, highlighting the mutual benefits of strong Japan-China friendship.
Both leaders agreed on the importance of enhancing mutual understanding, strengthening dialogue, and managing differences to maintain peace, stability, and prosperity in Asia.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Japan to promote peace in Asia
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