China News Service, Beijing, March 21. Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with a delegation led by Kim Sung-nam, alternate member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and Minister of the International Department, in Beijing on the 21st. They came to China to attend the 10th A delegation of British Conservative and Labor MPs for the second China-UK Political Parties Dialogue.

  When meeting with the Workers' Party of Korea delegation, Wang Huning said that under the care and guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong-un, the traditional friendship between China and North Korea has been continuously consolidated and developed. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the "Year of China-DPRK Friendship". China is willing to work with the DPRK to transform the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries into practical actions to promote China-DPRK friendship, deepen unity and cooperation, and strengthen strategic communication. Work together to create a peaceful and stable external environment. The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference is willing to make positive contributions to the development of China-DPRK relations.

  Kim Seong-nam said that under the strategic guidance of General Secretary Kim Jong-un and General Secretary Xi Jinping, DPRK-China relations have opened a new historical chapter. It is believed that the "DPRK-China Friendship Year" will promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields and promote greater development of the socialist causes of the two countries.

  When meeting with a delegation of British parliamentarians from both parties, Wang Huning said that China is comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization with high-quality development and that China attaches great importance to Sino-British relations. We welcome British companies to continue investing in China and share development opportunities. The Communist Party of China is willing to continue to maintain various forms of exchanges with the British Conservative Party, Labor Party, etc., continuously enhance understanding, narrow differences, and create a good political atmosphere for the development of bilateral relations. The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference is willing to make positive contributions to this end.

  Lidington, the former British First Cabinet Minister and President of the China-Britain Association, said that this visit has increased the understanding of China's development and deepened the understanding of the cooperation opportunities between Britain and China. We are also willing to let more people from all walks of life in the UK have an in-depth understanding. China promotes the two countries to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields to jointly respond to global challenges.

  Shi Taifeng, Wang Dongfeng and others attended the above meeting. (over)