SANTIAGO, Nov. 20 (Xinhuanet) --Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing held separate talks on Saturday with his South Korean counterpart Ban Ki-Moon and Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Rabbie Namaliu.

    Li made positive comments on the sound development of Sino-Korean relations, adding that China appreciates South Korea's support on the issues of Taiwan and Tibet.

    The minister, who is accompanying Chinese President Hu Jintao for the ongoing 12th Economic Leaders Meeting of the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum held here, also expressed full confidence over the prospect of the comprehensive partnership between China and South Korea.

    Noting there is no pending questions between South Korea and China, Ban reaffirmed South Korea's adherence to the One-China policy, adding that his country hopes to boost exchange and cooperation with China in a bid to push bilateral relations to a higher level.

    The two ministers also exchanged views in a deep-going way about the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula and pledged more coordination on the issue to push forward the six-party talks.

    Li also voiced strong support to South Korea's bid to host nextyear's APEC meetings.

    During the meeting between Li and Namaliu, the two ministers expressed satisfaction over the development of bilateral relations.

    Li praised the government of Papua New Guinea for its adherence to the One-Chinapolicy and its support to the Chinese side when dealing with the Taiwan issue in international and regional organizations.

    Li also said China supports Papua New Guinea's efforts in developing national economy and improving the people's living standard.

    Namaliu said that the One-Chinapolicy is a consensus of the international community, which Papua New Guinea will firmly stick to.

    China's support and aid to Papua New Guinea represents improving bilateral relations and has brought substantial benefits to the Papua New Guinea people, said the minister.

    He said Papua New Guinea is willing to enhance cooperation with China and welcomes the investment from Chinese enterprises.

    Li on the same day also met with some US business leaders, briefing them China's economy and his comments on Sino-US relations.

    Li said he hopes the US business circle could make new contribution in promoting economic and trade cooperation and pushing forward bilateral relations. Enditem