Important DPRK visit

Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang began a three-day visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday, at a time when the relationship between the two countries is entering a new era of vigorous development.

The exchange of views between Li and DPRK leaders on the consolidation of bilateral ties, as well as international and regional issues of mutual concern, is crucial to further strengthening the political trust between the two countries and will deepen the pragmatic and mutually beneficial economic and trade ties and push the friendly and cooperative bilateral ties to higher levels.

The visit, which began before the United States and the DPRK hold a new round of dialogues on the resumption of the Six-Party Talks in Geneva on Monday and Tuesday, shows China and the DPRK are maintaining their close communication and coordination on international and regional affairs.