China, South Korea to enhance mutual trust, expand cooperation in all fields

Liu Qibao (4th L), head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, attends the 8th China-South Korea Media High-level Dialogue in Seoul, South Korea, May 23, 2016. (Photo/Xinhua)

China and South Korea have pledged in Seoul on Monday to enhance mutual trust and step up cooperation in all fields.

Liu Qibao, head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the pledge during a visit to South Korea from May 20 to 23.

Liu met with Speaker of the South Korean National Assembly Chung Eui-hwa, Deputy Prime Minister Lee Joon-sik, Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se and Cultural, Sports and Tourism Minister Kim Jong-deok.

Under the guidance of Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Park Geun-hye, China and South Korea have made achievements in bilateral relations in terms of political mutual trust, economic and trade cooperation as well as people-to-people exchanges, Liu said during the meetings.

China is willing to join hands with South Korea to further deepen exchange and cooperation between political parties and parliaments of the two countries, and step up cooperation in economy and trade as well as culture so as to forge a partnership that is based on common development, promoting regional peace, revitalizing Asia and promoting prosperity of the world, Liu added.