国内英语资讯:China ready to join DPRK in turning blueprint of bilateral ties into reality: Xi_时事

国内英语资讯:China ready to join DPRK in turning blueprint of bilateral ties into reality: Xi

PYONGYANG, June 21 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that Beijing seeks to join Pyongyang in turning the blueprint of the bilateral ties for a new era into reality.

Xi, also general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), made the remarks during his meeting at the state guest house with Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The Chinese leader, on behalf of the CPC, the Chinese government and the Chinese people, appreciated the warm reception and thoughtful arrangements by the DPRK side, saying that his visit has been cloaked with a warm atmosphere that reflects the deep and profound friendship between the CPC and the WPK, as well as between the two countries.

Xi said his successful visit has consolidated the traditional China-DPRK friendship, made clear the direction for the development of bilateral ties in the new era, and demonstrated both sides' determination to push for a political solution to the nuclear issue in the Korean Peninsula and to promote lasting peace and security in the region.

He added that the trip has also realized the historical exchange of visits by the top leaders of the two parties and countries in such an important year as the one that marks the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between China and the DPRK, and the 5th gathering between him and Kim in 15 months, noting that it is a vivid demonstration of the vitality of the traditional China-DPRK friendship.