On December 25, Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi made his first visit to Beijing, China, since taking office in October, and held a series of high-level talks with officials of the host country.
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| Chinese and Japanese foreign ministers hold talks in Beijing, China, December 25. (Source: Chinese Foreign Ministry) |
During high-level talks, Japanese and Chinese officials reaffirmed their commitment to promoting "strategic and mutually beneficial" relations, stressing the two countries' regional and global responsibilities amid ongoing bilateral tensions, Kyodo news agency reported.
Speaking at the opening of talks in Beijing with his counterpart Iwaya, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi declared the two countries "cooperative partners" and he wanted bilateral relations to progress "in the right direction".
For his part, Foreign Minister Iwaya said Japan will work to "minimize challenges and issues of concern while strengthening cooperation and coordination," stressing the importance of "realizing the capabilities" of the two countries.
However, Mr. Iwaya also expressed "serious concerns" about Beijing's increased military activities and the situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea.
The two countries' foreign ministers agreed that Mr. Wang Yi will visit Japan "at the earliest and most appropriate time next year".
Earlier in the day, during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Iwaya agreed to promote "constructive and stable" relations, following an agreement between Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their first summit in Peru in November.
The two sides agreed to promote stable and mutually beneficial relations and arrange mutual visits by the two countries' foreign ministers "at an appropriate time".
During his visit to Beijing, Foreign Minister Iwaya said that Japan will relax visa requirements for Chinese tourists to facilitate tourism and business activities between the two neighboring countries.
In late November, China resumed a short-term visa exemption agreement for Japanese tourists that had been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Relations between China and Japan have recently shown signs of improvement after disagreements over historical issues, territorial disputes, and Tokyo's discharge of treated radioactive wastewater into the sea.
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