Kim Jong Il (R, front), top leader of
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), shakes hands with
visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (L, front), in Pyongyang,
capital of DPRK, July 3, 2007. (Xinhua/Xia Yu)
PYONGYANG, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Kim Jong Il, leader of
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), met with visiting Chinese
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Tuesday in Pyongyang.
During the meeting at the Paekhwawon Guesthouse in
the capital city, Yang conveyed to Kim a message and greetings from Chinese
President Hu Jintao.
Yang spoke highly of the traditional friendship
between China and the DPRK, saying bilateral cooperation has been developing
smoothly and China is ready to work with the DPRK to promote the ties.
Kim said the traditional friendship between DPRK and
China has a long history and is a valuable legacy from leaders of previous
generations.
The DPRK-China ties should be further strengthened in
the new century, he said.
Both sides discussed the Korean Peninsula nuclear
issue. Yang called for the "full implementation" of the existing agreements on
the issue.
He expressed hope that all parties concerned will
"continue to take positive steps, fulfill their commitments and take initial
actions in a comprehensive and balanced manner so as to push forward the
six-party talks."
Kim said there have been some "signs of easing" on
the peninsula and all parties concerned should take initial actions.
China has worked hard to resolve the Korean Peninsula
nuclear issue and the DPRK hopes to continue to communicate and coordinate with
China on the issue, he said.
Yang arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a three-day
visit after concluding a trip to Mongolia. He met with DPRK Premier Kim Yong Il
on Tuesday.
Economic cooperation is an important part of China's
relations with the DPRK, Yang told Kim Yong Il at the meeting.
China will make joint efforts with DPRK to promote
cooperation in the fields of agriculture, light industry, natural resources,
information industry and technology, he said.
Kim, the premier, said the DPRK values the
traditional friendship with China and is willing to work with China to boost
investment and trade ties on the basis of equality and mutual benefit.
During his stay, Yang also held talks with his DPRK
counterpart Pak Ui Chun and exchanged views on bilateral ties and international
and regional issues of common concern.
PYONGYANG, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi ended a three-day visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday and left for Indonesia. Full story
Kim Jong Il (R1), top leader of the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), meets with visiting Chinese
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (L2), in Pyongyang, capital of DPRK, July 3,
2007. (Xinhua/Xia Yu) Photo Gallery>>>
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