Air China passenger plane from Beijing arrives in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG - An Air China passenger plane from Beijing arrived in Pyongyang Monday morning, marking the formal resumption of the Chinese carrier's passenger flight operations between the capitals of China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Wang Yajun, along with some other Chinese diplomats, greeted the passengers from the flight at Sunan International Airport in Pyongyang.

Calling the resumption of the flight "an important event" in bilateral air transportation cooperation, Wang told the travelers upon their arrival that the renewed air service will function as a bridge in further facilitating friendly exchanges and people-to-people connectivity between China and the DPRK, and help promote personnel movement, economic and trade cooperation, as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

The Chinese ambassador said that "the road, rail and air links between the two countries have all been resumed thus far."

Describing the Air China flight as "a smooth and comfortable journey and a perfect experience," one traveler beamed with a sense of honor for being on the special flight, expressing confidence that the resumed flight will provide more travel options and convenience for people from China and the DPRK, and do its due part in promoting the development of the bilateral ties.