Tokyo: South Korea, Japan, and China have reaffirmed their collective commitment to maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula, describing it as a shared interest and responsibility. This announcement was made by South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul following trilateral talks held in Tokyo.

According to Anadolu Agency, Cho, along with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, underscored the importance of continued cooperation amidst ongoing economic and security uncertainties. During the discussions, Cho stressed that North Korea should not be rewarded for its negative behavior, particularly in light of efforts to end the war in Ukraine, urging the full implementation of United Nations Security Council sanctions.

Wang Yi emphasized the necessity for increased communication, trust, and cooperation among the three nations. Meanwhile, Takeshi Iwaya reiterated that North Korea's denuclearization remains a common goal, emphasizing Japan's commitment to fully enforcing UNSC sanctions.

The ministers collectively agreed to work toward organizing a leaders' summit at the earliest possible opportunity. Additionally, Iwaya voiced concerns regarding North Korea's nuclear and missile activities and its military ties with Moscow, stating Japan's firm stance on the denuclearization objective.

Following the trilateral talks, Cho engaged in separate meetings with both Iwaya and Wang, further discussing regional security issues. The last three-way foreign ministers dialogue occurred in South Korea in November 2023, while a summit between the leaders of the three nations took place in May of the same year in Seoul.