Beijing: The ruling parties of China and Japan agreed on Tuesday to maintain close dialogue and communication no matter what happens to China-Japan relations.
The consensus between the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party was reached when representatives from the two sides attended the ninth meeting of the China-Japan Governing Party Exchange Mechanism in Beijing.
The two countries’ ruling parties acknowledged that since their inaugural meeting in 2006, the exchange mechanism has played an important role in guiding the development of China-Japan relations. He welcomed the resumption of inter-party talks after a gap of six years and three months.
Focusing on the missions and responsibilities of the ruling parties, the two sides openly discussed the important responsibilities and roles that the two countries have to maintain the international order based on international law in the midst of global upheaval. should be assumed for
The ruling parties held in-depth discussions on enhancing mutual trust, expanding cultural exchanges and deepening mutually beneficial cooperation.
They agreed to adhere to the principles established in the four Sino-Japanese Political Documents, following the instructions of their leaders.
They pledged joint efforts to comprehensively advance the strategic and mutually beneficial relationship between China and Japan, aiming to build a constructive and stable relationship in line with the requirements of the new era.
For this purpose, the ruling parties of both the countries agreed to strengthen the dialogue.
They agreed that regardless of the situation facing China-Japan relations, they will maintain close dialogue and communication, enhance mutual understanding and trust, and work together with political parties, experienced politicians and young people. Strengthen exchanges between politicians, laying a strong political foundation for improvement and development. of bilateral relations.
The ruling parties discussed the release of nuclear-contaminated water from Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the sea and imports of Japanese seafood products, among other issues.
They agreed to promote the implementation of the consensus reached between the two governments, intensify communication and consultation and adequately address each other’s concerns.
The two sides affirmed that they will continue to promote practical cooperation between the two countries through exchanges between the ruling parties, and agreed in principle to hold the 10th meeting under the exchange mechanism in Japan this fall. agreed
