中美就媒体签证问题达成共识

After multiple rounds of consultations, China and the United States have reached three agreements on their visa policies for journalists based on the principles of mutual respect, reciprocity and mutual benefit, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a daily press briefing on Wednesday.

外交部发言人赵立坚11月17日在例行记者会上答问时证实，经过多轮磋商，近日中美双方本着相互尊重、对等互惠的原则就媒体签证问题达成三项共识。

The two sides agreed to ensure that journalists from either country currently based in the other country can enter and leave that country normally on the premise of strictly observing laws and consular regulations.

双方相互保障在对方国家工作的现任常驻记者在严格遵守防疫政策和领事规定前提下可正常进出对方国家。

They also agreed to issue one-year multiple entry visas to journalists from the other country.

双方同意为对方国家记者颁发一年多次入境签证。

Both parties will approve visas on an equal footing for new journalists who meet application requirements in accordance with laws and regulations.

双方将依法依规为符合申请要求的新任常驻记者对等审批签证。