Beijing: U.S. Senator Steve Daynes met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing today, with both sides saying the discussions were an important step in stabilizing strained relations between the U.S. and China ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping next week in China.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wang emphasized the significance of Senator Daynes' visit, marking the first by a delegation of U.S. senators since President Trump began his second term. He highlighted the importance of face-to-face dialogue as a foundation for building trust and called for cooperation to ensure bilateral relations develop in a strong, stable, and sustainable direction.
The Chinese Foreign Minister articulated that China's policy towards the United States has consistently focused on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and mutually beneficial cooperation. He acknowledged the high-level diplomacy between President Xi and President Trump for maintaining stability amidst recent volatility.
Senator Daynes reiterated the shared objective of stability and peaceful cooperation, noting that senators represent all political groups in the United States and operate independently from the executive branch.
Addressing the crisis in Iran, Mr. Daynes commended Mr. Wang for his diplomatic discussions with the Iranian Foreign Minister, stating that these efforts contributed to easing tensions in the Middle East and expressed gratitude for China's role in promoting peace in the region.
This discussion highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain dialogue channels between China and the United States, despite continued differences on trade, technology, and security. Both sides anticipate that sustained interaction will help stabilize what is considered one of the world's most important bilateral relations.
President Trump is slated to visit Beijing on May 14 and 15 to meet with President Xi, marking his first visit to China in eight years. This highly anticipated trip was previously postponed due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.