Washington [US], August 2: Reuters news agency on August 2 quoted a notice from the US State Department saying that the country had officially invited Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington.
The invitation comes as Mr. Wang Yi has just been re-appointed as China's foreign minister, after his predecessor Qin Gang was suddenly removed from office
The invitation was sent to Mr. Wang on August 1, during a meeting between US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink and Director General of North America and Oceania Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China Oceania. Dig.
"During yesterday's meeting, we extended an invitation previously sent to Mr. Qin and made it clear that it was forwarded [to Mr. Wang]," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said.
Miller did not say whether the Chinese side would accept the offer, but added that this was the US's intention. "We certainly expect that it's something they'll accept and a trip that we hope will happen, but we haven't set a date yet," he said.
The Chinese embassy in Washington said that during the "consultation" with Kritenbrink, the two sides "exchanged candid, profound and constructive views on China-US relations as well as global issues." needs and areas of mutual interest".
"Regarding high-level exchanges, both sides have maintained necessary communication," according to the Chinese embassy.
Meanwhile, the US report on the discussion called it "frank, substantive, and productive" and "part of ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication and manage relationships." responsible bilateral relations".
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Qin on June 18, during the first visit of the top US diplomat to China in five years. The US State Department said it then held "frank, substantive and constructive" talks. Blinken then invited Qin to Washington for further discussions, according to AP.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper