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[98th Edition] Jan. 13, 2012


 
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Presidents of ROK and China discuss Korean Peninsula affairs, trade pact


President Lee Myung-bak, who was on a state visit to China January 9-11, held a summit talk with President Hu Jintao on January 9 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where they exchanged in-depth views covering an intensive agenda, discussing development of bilateral relations, trade, co-prosperity, and peace in the region.

The two leaders gave a positive evaluation of the steady progress of bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992.

With regards to the recent accident in the West (Yellow) Sea, the two heads of the state agreed to work closely together to prevent such a tragedy from recurring.

Regarding North Korean affairs following the death of Kim Jong-il, the two presidents reaffirmed common objectives towards peace on the Korean Peninsula, reaching the consensus that further development of the strategic partnership between the two nations would contribute to stability and prosperity in East Asia.

Both leaders also gave high marks to the rapid progress in the realms of trade and economic cooperation and concurred on taking domestic steps which is necessary to launch a formal negotiation for a Korea-China free trade agreement. Bilateral trade reached the USD 200 billion breakthrough in 2011, more than a 30-fold increase compared to the USD 6.3 billion mark from the first year of the bilateral diplomatic relationship.

Marking the 20th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations, the two parties perceived that strengthening ties among the peoples will prove crucial in the further development of diplomatic relationship. They agree to boost cultural and human resource exchanges -- including youths -- in celebration of the Year of Korea-China Friendship. Following the summit talk, Korea and China announced an annual plan comprising a series of events commemorating the 20th anniversary of diplomatic ties

During the summit, President Lee asked for China's support and participation for the successful hosting of the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit and the 2012 Yeosu Expo.

The presidential visit was arranged to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and China. This is The President’s sixth visit to China and his second state visit following the itinerary in May 2008.

By Hwang Dana
Korea.net Staff Writer

* Source : Website of Cheongwadae (Korean Presidential Office)


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