The fourth meeting of foreign ministers of China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) is to be held in Gyeongju of the ROK on May 15-16, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said Thursday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi will attend the meeting, Jiang said at a press briefing in Beijing.

The foreign ministers are expected to exchange views on boosting cooperation, preparation for the third tripartite summit of the three countries, and some regional and international issues of common concern, Jiang said.