North Korea nuclear talks to resume - China

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said today that six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear crisis would resume next week.

Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said today that six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear crisis would resume next week.

Asked by reporters whether the talks were still on track, he said: "Of course we have agreed to that. We will resume the second phase of the fourth round of six-party talks from next week.

"Now we are having a consultation among the six concerned parties."

He said the parties were working on agreeing a fixed date.

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