Senior CPC official: China-ROK ties see rapid growth

Special Report:Li Changchun Visits 4 Nations

Senior official of the Communist Party of China, Li Changchun, has met with South Korean President, Lee Myung-bak, in Seoul.

LiChangchun(R),amemberoftheStandingCommitteeofthe
PoliticalBureauoftheCommunistPartyofChina(CPC)
CentralCommittee,shakeshandswithPresidentofthe
RepublicofKorea(ROK)LeeMyungBakduringtheirmeeting
inSeoul,ROK,April6,2009.(Xinhua/LiuJiansheng)

During their meeting, Li Changchun said the development of bilateral relations between the two countries has been rapid, and the relationship has entered a new era. He said China attaches great importance to its relations with South Korea.

Li Changchun said the two countries should strengthen high-level exchanges and improve the mutual political trust, and work together to cope with the economic crisis. He also called for the expansion of cultural exchanges.

Lee Myung-bak agreed with Li Changchun's suggestions. He said that South Korea would like to make joint efforts with China to promote cooperation in various fields, to contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in Asia.

Li Changchun later met with South Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-soo, and visited Ewha Woman's University.