North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov he was committed to denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, the official KCNA news agency reported on Friday (Jun 1). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (right) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a meeting in Pyongyang. (Valery SHARIFULIN/TASS/POOL/AFP) "Kim Jong Un said that the DPRK's will for denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula still remains unchanged and consistent and fixed," KCNA reported after their meeting in Pyongyang on Thursday. Kim hoped US-North Korean relations and denuclearisation of the peninsula "will be solved on a stage-by-stage basis" and "he hoped that the solution of the issues will progress through effective and constructive dialogue and negotiation," the report by the North Korean news agency said. Lavrov's visit came as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a top North Korean official held talks on planning a historic summit between Kim and … [Read more...] about Kim says committed to denuclearisation of Korean peninsula
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VN welcomes efforts for peace in Korean Peninsula
21:08 | 31/05/2018 VGP – Viet Nam welcomes and support efforts by the relevant parties to continue promoting the recent achieved outcomes and strengthening cooperation in building a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang made the above statement at the Ministry’s press briefing in Ha Noi on May 31. Hang said that will lay a firm foundation for peace, stability, cooperation and development on the Korean Peninsula, in the region and the world./. By Hoang Ha … [Read more...] about VN welcomes efforts for peace in Korean Peninsula
Vietnam welcomes efforts for peace in Korean Peninsula
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam welcomes and supports related parties to continue promoting recent positive outcomes regarding the Korean Peninsula, and strengthening cooperation in building a nuclear-free area, laying firm foundation for peace, stability, cooperation and development on the peninsula and in the region and the world, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang. Hang made the statement in reply to reporters’ queries on Vietnam’s view on recent developments on the Korean Peninsula during a regular press conference of the Foreign Ministry in Hanoi on May 31. Recently, the media reported that US President Donald Trump and leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un are expected to have a meeting in Singapore on June 12. It is expected to create a breakthrough for the DPRK’s nuclear issue and bring everlasting peace to the Korean Peninsula.-VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes efforts for peace in Korean Peninsula
VN welcomes efforts for lasting peace on Korean Peninsula
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang In reply to reporters’ questions about Viet Nam's reaction as the RoK and the DPRK are actively preparing for the inter-Korean summit in late April, the Vietnamese official said, ‘Viet Nam welcomes the two sides for holding the Summit on April 27 in order to promote dialogues and maintain stable peace on the Korean Peninsula’. The inter-Korean Summit is planned to take place at the Truce Village of Panmunjom. This will be the third summit between the two Korean regions after direct talks between their top leaders in 2000 and 2007. At the summit, RoK President Moon Jae-in and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un are scheduled to discuss solutions to the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula aiming to establish long-term peace and improve inter-Korean relations. The inter-Korean Summit is seen as a positive move after 2017 saw the escalating tension on the Korean Peninsula. … [Read more...] about VN welcomes efforts for lasting peace on Korean Peninsula
Vietnam welcomes efforts for peace, stability on Korean peninsula
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam welcomes the upcoming inter-Korean summit which aims to promote dialogue and maintain peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, said the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson. The statement was made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on April 19 in response to reporters’ questions regarding the third Inter-Korean and the possibility of the signing of a peace treaty to end the war on the Korean peninsula. “Vietnam welcomes the organisation of the Summit scheduled for April 27 between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in order to promote dialogue, and maintain peace and stability on the Korean peninsula.” About Vietnam’s response to the fact that US President Donald Trump is considering the US’s participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Hang … [Read more...] about Vietnam welcomes efforts for peace, stability on Korean peninsula