Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (left) on June 23 shakes hand with Chinese Premier Li Qiang ahead of their meeting at the Bangchui Island Hotel in Dalian, China. (Office for Government Policy Coordination-Prime Minister's Secretariat)

By Kim Seon Ah

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on June 23 discussed with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Bangchui Island Hotel in Dalian, China, strengthening their bilateral strategic partnership and expanding economic cooperation.

The two men said the last two summits between their presidents created important momentum for the development of two-way ties. They accordingly agreed to continue high-level exchanges on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum scheduled for November in Shenzhen, China.

Both sides also pledged to comprehensively broaden mutually beneficial cooperation in a range of areas including trade, advanced industries, economy and the people's livelihoods as well as stimulate exchanges between their younger generations, who will lead the future of bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Kim also requested that China show interest and play a constructive role in Korean Peninsula issues. The two officials reaffirmed the importance of global cooperation in confronting global uncertainty, as well as maintaining peace and stability in the region.

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