PYONGYANG, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- A visiting delegation from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has met senior DPRK defense leadership during its visit here.

    Pak Jae-gyong, vice minister of People's Armed Forces of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) met the delegation, led by Gao Wusheng, deputy political commissar of Nanjing Military Region, on Tuesday.

    The visit provided a good opportunity to strengthen the exchange between the two armies, said Pak. He said that no matter how the international situations changed, it was the unshakeable will of the DPRK to develop and strengthen bilateral ties.

    Gao said the China-DPRK friendship was a common treasure of the two countries, China would work to consolidate and develop it.

    The PLA delegation began its visit to Pyongyang on Saturday and will depart on Thursday.