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Chinese, Japanese FMs pledge to improve ties

By Qin Jize (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2010-10-29 15:49

HANOI - Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Friday held a meeting with his Japanese counterpart Seiji Maehara in Hanoi, on the sidelines of East Asian leaders' series of meetings.

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The two foreign ministers exchanged views on China-Japan relations and relevant issues. Yang reaffirmed China's solemn stance on the issue concerning the Diaoyu Islands.

The two sides agreed that it is in the fundamental interests of the two countries as well as the two peoples to maintain and promote the bilateral relations. They also agreed to maintain regular contacts and make joint efforts for the improvement and development of bilateral ties.