PYONGYANG -- Kim Jong Il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of
Korea (DPRK), met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi on Tuesday
in Pyongyang.
Kim Jong Il (L), top leader of the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea (DPRK), shakes hands with visiting Chinese Foreign
Minister Yang Jiechi in Pyongyang July 3, 2007. Yang's visit came as North
Korea moved to shut down its nuclear reactor under a February 13
agreement. [Xinhua] |
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 China-DPRK friendship, saying bilateral
cooperation has been developing smoothly with joint efforts and China is ready
to work with the DPRK to further promote the ties.
Kim said the DPRK-China traditional friendship has a long history and is a
valuable legacy from leaders of previous generations.
