On Feb 1, 2024, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu Xiaoming had a meeting with Special Envoy of the Swedish Government for the Korean Peninsula Peter Semneby. The two sides exchanged views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Swedish Ambassador to China Per Augustsson was present at the meeting.

Liu Xiaoming shared China’s observations about the current situation on the Peninsula, elaborated on China’s principled position on the Peninsula issue, and expressed hope for Sweden to continue playing a constructive role for a political settlement of the Peninsula issue.

Peter Semneby recognized the important role played by China in addressing the Peninsula issue and endorsed China’s view that the Peninsula issue should be settled politically. He also expressed Sweden’s readiness to strengthen communication and coordination with China.