North Korean Foreign Minister Pak Ui-chun said on Monday his
country will work with China to further deepen bilateral
relations.
Pak made the remarks at the new-year reception held by the
Chinese Embassy to North Korea.
"The China-North Korea friendship is strong and the bilateral
cooperation and exchange between the two countries are developing
in an all-round way under the efforts of the leaders of the two
countries," the foreign minister said.
Pak also expressed thanks to China for providing emergency aid
to his country following the flood in August which left at least
600 people dead and 100,000 homeless.
Chinese Ambassador Liu Xiaoming also pledged continued efforts
to enhance ties with North Korea.
"It is China's unwavering resolve to make continued efforts to
consolidate and strengthen the friendly relations and cooperation
between the two countries," the Chinese ambassador said.
(Xinhua News Agency December 25, 2007)
