Presidential office calls for regional peace through dialogue after Pelosi's visit to Taiwan
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi walks after leaving the Legislative Yuan after her meeting with Taiwanese legislators in Taipei, Taiwan, Aug. 3. Pelosi began her visit in Taiwan, the highest ranking U.S. official to visit the island in 25 years, despite strong warnings of military action from China against the visit. EPA-Yonhap
The presidential office called Wednesday for regional peace and stability through dialogue as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a high-profile visit to Taiwan.
Pelosi, who is set to arrive in Korea as part of her Asian tour, visited Taiwan late Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit self-ruled island in 25 years. China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan, has strongly protested against Pelosi's visit.
Asked about Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, an official at the presidential office said, "Our government's stance is that we will maintain close communication with the nations concerned on all issues under the banner of the need for peace and stability in the region through dialogue and cooperation."
The presidential office "welcomes" Pelosi's visit to Korea and hopes to make achievements during her talks with National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo, the official said.
Kim and Pelosi are scheduled to hold talks on Thursday and the two speakers will hold a joint press conference before having lunch together, Kim's office said.
President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is currently on summer vacation, has no plan to meet with Pelosi, the official said. (Yonhap)