Chinese defense minister meets DPRK border defense delegation

Chinese Minister of National Defense Cao Gangchuan on Wednesday met with a border defense delegation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The delegation was headed by Choe Pu Il, deputy chief of the general of staff of the armed forces of the DPRK.

During the meeting, Cao reviewed the deep friendship between China and the DPRK, saying it was valued by both nations.

Cao, also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and a state councilor, said the traditional friendship had been continuously consolidated and developed under the care and promotion of the leaders of the two countries.

The close exchange and cooperation, the mutual cooperation between the two militaries had contributed greatly to their development as well as overall bilateral relations.

Choe said the stability and security conditions in the border areas between the DPRK and China had been improved thanks to the active work done by the border defense departments of the two armed forces.

Choe stressed that the DPRK had always supported China's efforts to develop and reunite.

The DPRK was eager to join with China in further developing friendly relations, said Choe.

The DPRK Ambassador to China Choe Jin Su also attended the meeting.

Source: Xinhua