BEIJING, April 12 (Xinhua) – Former Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming recently took up his post as the Chinese government’s special representative for Korean Peninsula affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said on Monday. foreign Zhao Lijian.
Mr. Liu, as a senior diplomat with rich professional experience, is familiar with Korean Peninsula affairs, Zhao said, adding that he previously served successively as Chinese Ambassador to Egypt, Director Deputy of the Central Leading Group Office for Foreign Affairs, Chinese Ambassador to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Liu’s main task will be to help the Foreign Ministry coordinate and deal with Korean Peninsula affairs. He will also maintain communication and cooperation with relevant parties and play a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue, Zhao said.
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