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Chinese envoy says resumption of six-party talks closer
Washington, Nov 08: A top Chinese diplomat said today after a meeting with Secretary of State Colin Powell that preparations are underway for a new round of six-party talks on North Korea`s nuclear weapons programme.
Washington, Nov 08: A top Chinese diplomat said today after a meeting with Secretary of State Colin Powell that preparations are underway for a new round of six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons programme.
Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the disclosure after an hour-long discussion with Powell at the State Department.
Wang flew here after conferring with North Korean officials in Pyongyang.
In his brief appearance before reporters, he said, speaking through a translator, that he had only one point to make, "preparations for a new round of six-party talks at Beijing have started".
Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly accompanied Wang on his departure from the state department. Kelly declined comment.
Wang flew here after conferring with North Korean officials in Pyongyang.
In his brief appearance before reporters, he said, speaking through a translator, that he had only one point to make, "preparations for a new round of six-party talks at Beijing have started".
Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly accompanied Wang on his departure from the state department. Kelly declined comment.
Bureau Report