Xi calls on China, DPRK to boost practical cooperation

PYONGYANG, June 8 -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday that China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) should adhere to the goal of delivering benefits to the people and enhance the level of practical cooperation.

Xi made the remarks during talks with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK.

China, Xi said, stands ready to work with the DPRK to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, and expand practical cooperation in such areas as economy and trade, agriculture, construction, science and technology, as well as health care.