China's Wang Yi makes first statement after reappointment as foreign minister
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Mr Wang Yi is replacing Mr Qin Gang as China's Foreign Minister after the latter's mysterious one-month absence.
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BEIJING – China’s Mr Wang Yi made his first comments on Friday since his reappointment as foreign minister, promising to deepen partnerships and safeguard sovereignty in a statement posted on his ministry’s website.
The veteran diplomat was named foreign minister again on Tuesday, replacing rising star Qin Gang after a mysterious one-month absence
Mr Wang said his ministry would deepen partnerships with other countries and actively participate in reform of global governance and “resolutely safeguard the sovereignty, security, development and interests” of China.
Mr Qin was appointed foreign minister in December 2022 but has not been seen in public since June 25, when he met visiting diplomats in Beijing.
Mr Wang, Mr Qin’s predecessor at the ministry, held the foreign minister’s post from 2013-2022.
He is also director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission. REUTERS
