China, South Korea pledge to accelerate FTA talks (2)

For his part, Lee said his country highly appreciates China's growth amid slowdown of the global economy. South Korea hopes to boost cooperation with China and looks forward to the FTA to increase bilateral trade, Lee said.

Lee also voiced commitment to regional cooperation and his opposition to protectionism.

Noting the complicated global and regional situation, Wen said enhancing China-South Korea cooperation is significant for the two countries' economic growth as well as the recovery of the global economy.

China will continue to treat its relations with South Korea from a strategic prospective, maintain high-level exchanges and enhance mutual trust to jointly make progress in cooperation in a variety of areas, Wen said.

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