Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said China has always committed to safeguarding peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and will continue to make positive efforts for a peaceful resolution to the nuclear issue.

Tang made the remarks here Friday at a meeting with delegates to the Beijing six-party talks on the Korean nuclear issue, after the closing ceremony of the three-day talks.

He said resolving the nuclear issue demands the realization of denuclearization on the Korean peninsula and addresses the rational concern such as security put forward by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) so as to ensure a normal development environment for the DPRK and a realization of lasting and stable peace and security in northeast Asia.

This will be a complicated and difficult process, which requires political determination and diplomatic wisdom, as well as a high degree of sense and patience, noted Tang.

He went on to say that the six-party talks have gained much attention from the international community and people of all countries have expectations on the talks, especially the countries in northeast Asia who hope for harmony and tranquility in the region and expect the Korean peninsula to step out of the shadow of the Cold War at an early date and realize lasting peace and stability.

He said the talks revealed the political will of all parties seeking for reconciliation and cooperation and resolve the issue through dialogues and peaceful means.

All parties expressed their appreciation for the Chinese government's concern and support for the six-party talks, which involve China, the DPRK, the United States, the Republic of Korea, Russia and Japan.
 
(Xinhua News Agency August 29, 2003)