Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit South Korea to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit set for next month in the southeastern city of Gyeongju.

The top diplomat made the remarks to reporters on Wednesday at Gimpo International Airport, departing for China for talks with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi.

Cho said that President Xi will come to South Korea for the APEC summit and his talks with Wang will discuss details for Xi’s visit.

Regarding the agenda for the ministerial talks, Cho said that it will include topics such as how to develop cooperative relations between South Korea and China and how to ease tensions in Northeast Asia.

He added that he also plans to discuss North Korea-related issues during the talks given North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s recent visit to China.

As for China’s installation of large steel structures in the Yellow Sea, Cho said that while neighboring countries should maintain good relations, any undesirable issues must be clearly raised, adding he will discuss the matter and seek a prompt resolution.