South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hai-chan held talks with Chinese State Councilor Chen Zhili on bilateral exchanges Monday afternoon in the South Korean Government Complex Building.

Lee and Chen agreed on promoting cooperation and exchanges in science, technology and education fields. They also reached consensus on providing convenience for exchanges of personnel of the two countries.

The South Korean premier highly appraised the rapid development of South Korea-China relations and the accomplishments China has achieved since it adopted the reform and open policy.

During the meeting, Lee also hoped the two countries can expand cooperation in politics, economy and trade.

Chen said since China and South Korea established diplomatic ties in 1992, the Sino-South Korean relations have enjoyed rapid development and borne fruit.

She also took note of the consolidation and development of the Sino-South Korean ties after the two country announced to build the full cooperation partnership ties in July 2003.

Chen said exchanges and cooperation in science, technology and education fields are important components of Sino-South Korean relations. She hoped the two neighboring countries can make further progress on such exchanges and cooperation to attach new meaning to the full cooperation partnership ties.

Chen Zhili also met South Korean Vice Prime Minister and Education and Human resource Development Minister Ahn Byung-young earlier Monday.

Chen arrived in South Korea's largest port city of Busan on Nov.18. She will leave for Beijing on Nov. 23.