Washington - Saba:
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, discussed the need for further talks between the two countries to resolve their differences over tariffs during a phone call on Thursday.
The US president wrote on social media, "Our relevant teams will meet soon at a location to be determined," adding that he and his Chinese counterpart had exchanged invitations to visit each other's countries at a later date.
For his part, the Chinese president said that his phone conversation with the US president was aimed at righting the course of the great ship of Sino-US relations. He added that it is imperative for both sides to work toward the right direction and eliminate all forms of disruption, which could amount to sabotage, which is particularly important.
The Xinhua News Agency quoted the Chinese president as saying, "He urges both sides to take advantage of the existing economic and trade consultation mechanism, treat each other equally, respect each other's concerns, and strive to achieve win-win outcomes. He emphasized that China is committed to honesty and principles in its handling of this issue."
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