China suggests UN Security Council discuss DPRK sanctions relief
China has called on the UN Security Council to discuss sanctions relief for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) after US President Donald Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un ended a summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, on February 28 without a deal.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang (Photo: Xinhua)
Hanoi (VNA) - China has called on the UN Security Council todiscuss sanctions relief for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) afterUS President Donald Trump and DPRK leader Kim Jong-un ended a summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, onFebruary 28 without a deal.
Both the DPRK and the US note that lifting sanctions is an important partof the denuclearisation process, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kangsaid at a regular press briefing on March 1.
"They should be considered simultaneously and resolved together, Ithink this is a common denominator that should be seized," Lu said.
Noting the positive developments on the Korean Peninsula, especially thesteps taken by the DPRK on denuclearisation, Lu said the UN Security Councilshould start discussions on the reversible clauses of the resolutions. Thecouncil should "adjust the sanctions in accordance with the principle ofsimultaneous reciprocity," he said.
China is the DPRK's main trade partner and sole major ally. The DPRK’s leaderKim Jong-un met with Chinese President Xi Jinping four times in the past year, most recentlyin January, and is expected to take the train back across China on March 2 onhis way home following his Vietnam visit.
Although there was no joint statement at the Hanoi summit, the DPRKleader recommended the indefinite halt of nuclear and missile tests in exchangefor the reduction of economic sanctions from the US. This is a positive outcomeof the summit, helping maintain détente on the Korean Peninsula and theregion.-VNA
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on March 1 that his country and the United States will maintain close cooperation to solve issues related to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including the past abduction of Japanese nationals.
Some experts have acknowledged that the second summit between US President Donald Trump and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong-un was necessary and laid foundation for future progress.
The media of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has affirmed that the US and the DPRK will continue productive dialogues and commit to organising a new summit in the future.
China hopes that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the US will continue meetings to discuss the nuclear issue, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang 
