S.Korean president meets with Chinese FM on bilateral ties ( 2003-08-15 10:17) (Xinhua)
South Korean President Roh
Moo-hyun met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing on bilateral
ties and the DPRK nuclear issue Thursday afternoon.
During the 50-minute meeting, Li said he came to fulfill the common
understanding reached by Chinese President Hu Jintao and Roh of promoting
bilateral ties to an all-around cooperation friendship ties.
"Your last month visit to China boosted cooperation by the two countries in
every field," Li said to Roh Moo-hyun.
Roh Moo-hyun made four-day state visit to Beijing and Shanghai in July.
Li also thanked South Korea for its understanding and support to China's
fight against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Roh agreed with Li's remarks on Sino-South Korean relations, saying "Seoul
thinks much of ties with China."
"Through my recent visit to China, I felt the amity and sincerity Chinese
people hold toward South Korean people. I will try hard to develop the
comprehensive cooperation friendship relations with China."
He also congratulated on the success of China's fight against SARS, saying
"China showed unity, impavidity and responsibility tothe world during the
fighting against the SARS."
Li arrived in Seoul on Wednesday and will return to Beijing on
Friday.