The Chinese Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) sent hydrological instruments valued at 500,000 RMB yuan (US$63,000) to the Bureau of Weather and Hydrology (BWH), of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Monday.

Kao Il-hym, director of the weather and hydrology bureau, held talks with the Chinese MWR delegation before the presentation ceremony, expressing thanks to China for the presentation of hydrological instruments which included water level equipment and short wave broadcasting stations.

"These instruments will play an important role in preventing flood disaster and improving hydrological survey levels in the DPRK, and also further deepen mutual understanding and promote the traditional friendship between the DPRK and China," he said.

The presentation was part of the Accord of Border River between China and the DPRK which was renewed in 2004.