Yang Hyong-sop, vice president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea, arrived in Beijing Tuesday morning for a five-day visit.

 

During his stay in Beijing, Sop will meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao and top legislator Wu Bangguo.

 

Sop's visit comes when China and North Korea are holding commemorations to mark the anniversary of a friendship treaty. Sop will attend the commemorations in Beijing.

 

Tuesday coincides with the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between China and North Korea.

 

(Xinhua News Agency July 11, 2006)