Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L front) shakes hands with the Republic of Korea President Roh Moo-hyun during their meeting in Seoul, capital of the Republic of Korea, April 10, 2007. (Xinhua Photo/Rao Aimin) Photo Gallery>>>
SEOUL, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao began his meeting with South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun Tuesday afternoon in Seoul.
The two leaders are expected to focus their talks on a peaceful settlement of the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula, the current situation in northeast Asia, regional cooperation and international issues of common concern.
Wen, who arrived here earlier in the day, said in a written statement issued upon his arrival that his visit to South Korea is aimed at enhancing the strategic communication, reciprocal cooperation, and common interest.
He stressed that strengthening the overall and cooperative partnership with South Korea would be China's consistent guideline. He expressed hope that his visit would push forward the relationship between the two countries.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the China-South Korea diplomatic ties and the Exchange Year of the two countries.
Over the past 15 years, he said, the two countries have promoted cooperation and exchanges, which have benefited the two peoples and played an important role in regional peace and development.
Wen had held a meeting with his South Korean counterpart Han Duck-soo and is scheduled to meet parliament leaders during his visit to South Korea, the first visit by a Chinese premier in seven years.
After his stay in South Korea, the Chinese premier will travel to Japan Wednesday on what he described as an "ice-melting journey," after his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe's "ice-breaking journey" to China last October.
SEOUL, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met his South Korean counterpart Han Duck-soo here on Tuesday afternoon, with both sides expressing willingness to boost bilateral and regional cooperation.
Wen, who arrived here on Tuesday morning for an official visit, said China is satisfied with the rapid development of cooperation in various fields between China and South Korea since the two countries established diplomatic ties 15 years ago. Full story
SEOUL, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday urged the youth of both China and South Korea to carry forward the Sino-South Korean relations.
"From the point of bilateral ties, politics is the basis, economy is the link, culture is the bridge, and exchange between the youth is the future," Wen, accompanied by his South Korean counterpart Han Duck-soo, told a group of Chinese and South Korean youth representatives here.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrives in Seoul, capital of South Korea, April 10, 2007. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Seoul for his first visit to South Korea as premier. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>
SEOUL, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived here on Tuesday for an official visit to South Korea, the first by a Chinese premier in seven years.
In a written statement issued upon his arrival, the Chinese premier said that his visit to South Korea is aimed at enhancing the strategic communication, reciprocal cooperation, and common interest. Full story
BEIJING, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao left Beijing Tuesday morning for official visits to the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan.
Wen is invited by ROK President Roh Moo-hyun and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, respectively.
Among Wen's entourage are Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, head of the National Development and Reform Commission Ma Kai, Commerce Minister Bo Xilai, Cultural Minister Sun Jiazheng, Director of the Research Office of the State Council Wei Liqun. Full story
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