On February 17th 2004, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing met at Diaoyutai State Guest House with John Bolton, visiting US Under-secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs, who was here to attend the third round of China-US Vice Ministerial Consultation on Strategic Security, Multilateral Arms Control and Anti-proliferation. Li Zhaoxing pointed out that new progress has been achieved in Sino-US relations since last year and it is beneficial to global and regional peace and stability as well as the interest of the two countries to exchange views and conduct coordination and cooperation on important international security issues. Mr. Bolton positively reviewed the smooth development of Sino-US relations and agreed to enhance coordination and cooperation on issues related to international peace and security.
Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi exchanged views with Mr. Bolton on Korean nuclear issue on February 16.
Vice Minister Zhang Yesui held the Third Round of Vice Ministerial Consultation on Strategic Security, Multilateral Arms Control and Anti-proliferation with Mr. Bolton. They also exchanged views on major international and regional security issues, the situation of anti-proliferation and issues of common concern in respect of multi-lateral arms control. The two sides believed that consultation was conducive to enhancing mutual understanding and agreed to conduct further dialogue and cooperation.