Stockholm, Sweden: North Korea's foreign minister on Thursday flew into Beijing en route to Stockholm, which could play a role in setting up a proposed summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
Sweden's embassy in Pyongyang also represents US, Canadian and Australian diplomatic interests in North Korea, with the country playing a key role in liaising diplomatic talks.
China's foreign ministry confirmed reports that Ri Yong Ho was transiting through the Chinese capital on his way to Sweden, but did not provide any further information.
"The discussions will focus on Sweden's consular role as a protective force for the United States, Canada and Australia," a foreign ministry statement said.
Ri is travelling with Choe Kang Il, deputy director general of the foreign ministry's North America section, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency.
Yonhap said he was booked on a flight leaving Beijing at 2:20 pm (0620 GMT).
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Sweden's embassy in Pyongyang also represents US, Canadian and Australian diplomatic interests in North Korea, with the country playing a key role in liaising diplomatic talks.
China's foreign ministry confirmed reports that Ri Yong Ho was transiting through the Chinese capital on his way to Sweden, but did not provide any further information.
"The discussions will focus on Sweden's consular role as a protective force for the United States, Canada and Australia," a foreign ministry statement said.
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Ri is travelling with Choe Kang Il, deputy director general of the foreign ministry's North America section, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency.
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Yonhap said he was booked on a flight leaving Beijing at 2:20 pm (0620 GMT).
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(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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