SEOUL, January 6 (AJP) - President Lee Jae Myung, on a state visit to China, on Tuesday met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and expressed hope that the talks would mark a turning point for a "breakthrough" in bilateral relations.
During his meeting with Zhao Leji, China's top legislator, Lee shared that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed the previous day to develop a "strategic cooperative partnership" that contributes to people's livelihoods and peace.
Lee expressed expectations for Li's role in enhancing bilateral relations, saying that Li oversees China's economic affairs and is responsible for stabilizing livelihoods, and has contributed to "laying the foundation for peace and cooperation in the region."
Lee also hoped the two countries would expand "mutually beneficial" cooperation and promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula for shared prosperity.
Citing the Korean saying "Friends are better the longer you know them, and clothes are best when they're new," Lee said he was able to exchange views candidly with him like "old friends" as it was his third meeting with Li. Lee then added China probably has a similar expression.
Li responded by praising Lee for boosting the economy and improving livelihoods as his top priorities since taking office in June last year.
As he wraps up his itinerary in Beijing with the meeting with Li, Lee is now traveling to Shanghai.
During his meeting with Zhao Leji, China's top legislator, Lee shared that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed the previous day to develop a "strategic cooperative partnership" that contributes to people's livelihoods and peace.
Lee expressed expectations for Li's role in enhancing bilateral relations, saying that Li oversees China's economic affairs and is responsible for stabilizing livelihoods, and has contributed to "laying the foundation for peace and cooperation in the region."
Lee also hoped the two countries would expand "mutually beneficial" cooperation and promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula for shared prosperity.
Citing the Korean saying "Friends are better the longer you know them, and clothes are best when they're new," Lee said he was able to exchange views candidly with him like "old friends" as it was his third meeting with Li. Lee then added China probably has a similar expression.
Li responded by praising Lee for boosting the economy and improving livelihoods as his top priorities since taking office in June last year.
As he wraps up his itinerary in Beijing with the meeting with Li, Lee is now traveling to Shanghai.
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