DPRK top leader Kim Jong Il meets Chinese FM

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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 Photo] 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 Photo] Kim Jong Il (L1, front), top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), shakes hands for farewell with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (R2, front), in Pyongyang, capital of DPRK, July 3, 2007. [Xinhua Photo] 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 for the resolution of the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue and the DPRK hopes to continue to communicate and coordinate with China on the issue, he said.

Chinese FM to meet DPRK top leader Kim Jong Il