US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed in a telephone conversation on the importance of discussing denuclearization at the highest level, including within a possible tripartite format with the participation of the Russian Federation, the US State Department reported.
"They agreed on the importance of a significant discussion at the leadership level to promote goals such as peace and denuclearization, including within the framework of any possible tripartite meeting of leaders with Russian participation," the announcement emphasizes.
Rubio and Wang Yi, according to the diplomatic release, also "mentioned the bilateral commitment at the leader level to a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity."
It was reported that the conversation took place at the initiative of the Chinese side.
The interlocutors discussed the upcoming visit of US President Donald Trump to the APEC Summit in Shenzhen in November and the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the G20 Summit in Miami in December.
The conversation between Wang Yi and Rubio on Wednesday was previously reported by the Global Times.
"Wang Yi noted that China is committed to strengthening communication and cooperation with the United States, properly handling differences and resolving sensitive issues," the publication said.