Senior trade officials from China and DPRK have held trade talks in Beijing to expand trade and economic ties.

Chinese Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai told his North Korean counterpart, Rim Gyong Man, that the two countries enjoy traditional friendship and the exchanges of high-level visits promoted bilateral ties and trade, which still has great potential.

Rim said that the friendship between DPRK and China has been developing soundly while bilateral trade and economic cooperation have made great progress.

The two sides also discussed the formation of joint committees on trade, economy and science, as well as investment and cooperation on mines and relevant laws and regulations.

(CRI.com December 14, 2004)