The annual conference of the Eco-Forum Global Guiyang 2014 will be held in Guiyang, Guizhou Province from July 10 to 12. Vice President Li Yuanchao will attend the opening ceremony. President Mulatu Toshome of Ethiopia, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat of Malta, President of the Council of States of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland Hannes Germann, Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of Russia Ivanov Sergei and Vice Prime Minister Ham Lini of Vanuatu will attend the forum upon invitation.
Q: On June 16, the US Supreme Court rejected appeal by the Argentine government, ordering banks of the US to make public Argentina's overseas state property, so as to enforce the ruling that the Argentine government should repay in full the so-called "vulture fund", such as NML Capital Ltd. This has gained wide attention from around the world. What is China's comment?
A: The Argentine government has been taking positive measures over recent years for debt restructuring. Its endeavor to deliver on its commitment to debt repayment has made headway, which China appreciates. China understands relevant concerns of the Argentine side on debt issues related to the "vulture fund" and hopes that this issue will be properly resolved at an early date, so as to avoid impact on economic development and social stability of Argentina.
Q: The Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan said yesterday that the announcement of the result of the presidential run-off which was scheduled for that day would be put off to July 7. What is China's comment?
A: China has noted the latest development of the presidential election in Afghanistan. The Chinese side respects the choice of the Afghan people and hopes that relevant issue will be properly resolved through dialogue between parties concerned. We believe that a peaceful and smooth election in Afghanistan will help lead the country to peace, stability and development at an early date.
Q: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today that he will lift certain unilateral economic sanctions on the DPRK. Does China believe that this will help improve Japan's relations with the DPRK?
A: We have noted what the consultation between Japan and the DPRK has achieved. We hope that the improvement of Japan-DPRK relations through dialogue will be conducive to regional peace and stability.
