China and Russia have expressed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula while opposing sanctions and pressure against North Korea.
According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, Xi and Putin held a summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20, where they signed a joint statement outlining the direction of cooperation between the two nations, including issues related to the Korean Peninsula.
The joint statement praised the enhancement of communication and cooperation on the Korean Peninsula, stating, "Maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and promoting a political resolution of regional issues align with the common interests of all countries in Northeast Asia and the international community."
Both leaders emphasized their opposition to threatening North Korea's security through diplomatic isolation, economic sanctions, and military pressure.
They also urged relevant countries to cease actions that escalate regional tensions and provoke an arms race. They called for an end to the abuse of political means and for practical measures to eliminate the risk of war on the Korean Peninsula.
China and Russia expressed support for resolving mutual concerns through balanced political and diplomatic means while respecting each country's sovereignty based on geopolitical realities.
Furthermore, they pledged to continue close communication and cooperation, playing a constructive role in the political resolution of issues on the Korean Peninsula, the establishment of a peace regime, and the long-term stability of the Northeast Asian region.
However, the joint statement did not include any mention of North Korea's denuclearization. Previously, the White House had stated that following a summit between President Donald Trump and Xi in Beijing, the two leaders confirmed their shared goal of denuclearization in a fact sheet.
Meanwhile, there are discussions about the possibility of Xi visiting North Korea as early as next week. U.S. news magazine Time reported, citing anonymous sources, that Xi is expected to make a state visit to North Korea next week.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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