The talks are a milestone for inter-Korean ties, and the Chinese foreign ministry says Beijing will continue to closely follow the developments.

LU KANG SPOKESMAN, CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY "As a close neighbor, China welcomes and supports the recent positive interactions between the DPRK and ROK for soothing bilateral ties. We also hope that all parties concerned in the international community will give their support and work in tandem to find good solutions to mitigating tensions, enhancing mutual trust and resuming dialogue and consultation."