BEIJING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for a peaceful settlement of the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula in a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Peacefully settling the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula peacefully is fully compatible with the common interests of all parties concerned, including China and Russia, Wang said, adding that both countries have maintained close coordination on the issue, a reflection of the high-level strategic collaboration between them.
Wang also said that under the current circumstances, China and Russia should further communicate to ensure the situation remains under control while sparing no effort in promoting negotiations.
No one is allowed to stir up tensions on the doorstep of China and Russia, Wang stressed.
