China and Australia hold 26th foreign ministry political consultations in Beijing
In short
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu (马朝旭) held the 26th China–Australia foreign ministry political consultations in Beijing on October 9. The Australian side was represented by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary An Sijie (安思捷), as named in the Chinese reports.
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Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu (马朝旭) met the secretary of Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, named in the Chinese reports as An Sijie (安思捷), in Beijing on October 9 for the 26th round of foreign ministry political consultations. Jiemian, citing China's foreign ministry website, reported that the sides held a frank and in-depth exchange on China–Australia relations and international and regional issues of shared concern. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The talks covered bilateral relations and international and regional issues of shared concern. The reports describe a frank and in-depth exchange but give no specific outcomes.
Key facts
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Specific issues discussed and any agreements or outcomes. The summaries identify broad discussion topics but provide no further details.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- CLS reported on October 10 that the consultations had taken place in Beijing on October 9. [ 1 ]