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China
and Russia have expressed concerns over the “Washington Declaration” signed by
the United States and South Korea earlier this week, with Beijing conveying its
“strong dissatisfaction” to Seoul over the mention of “need for peace and stability”
in the waters around Taiwan. a foreign ministry statement said on Friday.
A recent "Washington Declaration"
signed by US and South Korea at the start of this week have created dismay in
Eastern side. Responding to the move, both Russia and China has shown concerns and China expressed strong dissatisfaction to the leadership in Souh Korea as
the later have indicated in Washington about the need for peace in waters
around Taiwan.
Director General in Chinese Foreign Ministry
who looks after Asian affairs department discussed the matter with Kang
Sang-wook who is Ambassador at Korean Embassy in Beijing. Liu Jinsong
reiterated Chinese stance on Taiwan and urged him adhere to One-China principle.
Similarly, Russian Foreign office issued statement by saying that the agreement announced in "Washington
Declaration" would undermine peace and stability in the region.
Background of the Statements:
President of South Koreaz Yoon Suk Yeol held
talks with his counteraprt Joe Biden during his six days visit at Washington.
The talks majorly covered the recent issues between China and Taiwan and
subsequent Chinese military arrangements in the region.
The two Presidents pressed China in a joint
press brief by saying that they oppose any unilateral move to change status quo
in Indo-Pacific, unlawful maritime claims, militarization of the region and
also stressed on the need for peace in Waters across Taiwan.
The Declaration adds; Furthering Cooperation in
nuclear energy, and US will give Korea more insights in its nuclear planning.
The agreement also aims at strengthening Korean's defence against the fast
advancement DPRK's nuclear program.
Russian Foreign Ministry have criticized the
move on the grounds that this will spark arms race in the region and aims to
grow US military presence in Asia-Pacific. It also termed the development
clearly meant for destabilizing the regional security that will have impacts on
Global Peace. (Courtesy: Dawn)
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