¡¡¡¡BEIJING, April 11 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing Friday talked by telephone with US Secretary of State Colin Powell.

¡¡¡¡Li and Powell discussed bilateral ties, the Iraq situation and post-war construction, and exchanged views on a peaceful solution to the nuclear issue in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea through dialogue.

¡¡¡¡The two sides agreed that in view of the rapidly-changing international situation, it is important for the two nations to strengthen communication and coordination. Enditem