BEIJING, Nov. 25 (Xinhuanet) -- China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) recently conducted productive and timely consultations on the preparations for the second round of six-party talks, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao here Tuesday.

　　Kim Yong Il, DPRK deputy foreign minister, paid a visit to China from Nov. 22 to 24, said Liu, adding that Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, Vice-Foreign Ministers Dai Bingguo and Wang Yi held meetings and talks with him.

　　Liu said both sides exchanged views on the preparations for the second round of six-party talks. The DPRK reiterated its goal of denuclearization and expressed willingness to make efforts for the fresh round of talks, Liu said.

　　China believes that despite its complexity, a peaceful solution to the Korean nuclear issue is the only right choice, hoping that all parties concerned can make concerted efforts to be fully prepared for the talks, Liu said.