Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with South Korean President-elect Yoon Seok-wyeh on the afternoon of March 25.
Xi Jinping once again congratulated Yin Xiyue on her election as President of the Republic of Korea.
Xi Jinping pointed out that China and South Korea are permanent neighbors and inseparable partners.
China always attaches great importance to China-ROK relations.
With the joint efforts of both sides, China-ROK relations have developed rapidly in an all-round way, and the two countries have become strategic partners.
Facts have proved that the development of China-ROK relations conforms to the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples, and promotes regional peace and development.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea.
The two sides should take this opportunity to adhere to mutual respect, strengthen political mutual trust, enhance people-to-people friendship, and promote the steady and long-term development of China-ROK relations.
Xi Jinping emphasized that at present, the international community is facing multiple challenges, and China and the ROK have responsibilities in maintaining regional peace and promoting world prosperity.
China is willing to work with the ROK to strengthen international and regional cooperation, make active efforts to ensure the stability and smoothness of the global industrial chain and supply chain, maintain the international system with the United Nations at the core and the international order based on international law, and promote the construction of a fairer and more equitable global governance system.
Yin Xiyue congratulated China on the successful convening of the National People's Congress and China's major development achievements under the leadership of President Xi Jinping.
Yin Xiyue said that the friendly exchanges between South Korea and China have a long history. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 30 years ago, the two countries have made great achievements in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples.
Strengthening cooperation between South Korea and China will help the two countries achieve their own development and benefit the two peoples, and will also contribute to peace and stability in Northeast Asia.
The ROK side is willing to intensify high-level exchanges with the Chinese side, enhance mutual trust, promote people-to-people friendship, and promote the development of ROK-China relations to a higher level.