Chinese, DPRK premiers hold talks on plan to boost ties

Source: Xinhua | 03-19-2009 08:18

BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday held talks with his counterpart from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Yong Il.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) holds a welcoming ceremony  for his counterpart of the Democratic People's Republic of  Korea (DPRK) Kim Yong Il at the Great Hall of the People in  Beijing, capital of China, March 18, 2009. (Xinhua/Li Tao)

Wen put forth a four-point proposal to enhance ties with the DPRK. It includes:

-- Maintaining high-level exchanges to cement a political foundation for the relationship.

-- Deepening substantial cooperation to achieve common development. China will cooperate in various ways with the DPRK in trade and investment, mining exploration and infrastructure.