MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) — Taking historical past as a mirror and opening up the long run is the fitting approach for China and Japan to get alongside, a senior Chinese diplomat stated right here on Saturday, calling the 2 international locations as shut neighbors linked by waters.
Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks when assembly with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi through the 59th Munich Security Conference.
Referring to what the Japanese aspect stated that the 2 international locations are companions and don’t pose a menace to one another, and that Japan is dedicated to growing constructive relations with China, Wang, additionally a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, stated he hopes the Japanese aspect will act on these statements.
This yr marks the forty fifth anniversary of the signing of the China-Japan Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Wang famous, including that the Japanese aspect ought to take this chance to sum up expertise and classes, take away inner and exterior disturbance, and work with China in the identical path to make sure regular progress of China-Japan relations heading in the right direction.
Unilateralism and decoupling serve nobody’s pursuits, he stated, stressing that the Japanese aspect ought to clearly perceive the scenario and make an impartial selection.
As to the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean, Wang stated it’s a matter regarding marine setting and the well being of the folks of all international locations, so the Japanese aspect should deal with it rigorously.
Japan shouldn’t go forward with the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean earlier than having full session with different stakeholders equivalent to its neighbors, and worldwide establishments, Wang added.
For his half, Hayashi stated that cooperation between Japan and China is of nice significance to the event and prosperity of one another.
Last yr, the 2 sides collectively celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations and this yr marks the forty fifth anniversary of the signing of the Japan-China Treaty of Peace and Friendship, he famous.
Japan is keen to strengthen communication and dialogue with China in any respect ranges, improve cooperation in areas equivalent to financial and commerce and youth exchanges, and implement the vital consensus reached by the leaders of the 2 international locations, Hayashi stated.