Chinese President Hu Jintao met in Beijing on Saturday with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Myungbak, who attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Gameson Friday night.
The presence of Lee at the Beijing Games and the strong ROK delegation indicate the importance the ROK attaches to the Games, Hu said. "We express our thanks for this."
Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Myung bak during their meeting in Beijing, China, Aug. 9, 2008. Lee Myung bak attended the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games on Friday night. (Xinhua/Li Xueren) Hu said he and Lee had exchanged views on further developing China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership during Lee's visit to China earlier this year. "Today I'm ready to continue our discussions on the development of bilateral relations and issues of mutual concern."
Lee congratulated China for its successful Olympics opening ceremony, which he described as a great event featuring traditional Chinese culture as well as high technology.
As an Asian, Lee said, he was proud of the success of the opening ceremony.
Source:Xinhua
