BEIJING — China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) are working closely together to advance their free trade agreement (FTA) development, Premier Li Keqiang said on May 28.

Premier Li made the remarks at a press conference held after the conclusion of the national legislative session.

"The three countries are close neighbors, and we would like to establish a mini-pattern for the three markets to boost each other amid the global economic cooperation," Premier Li said.

For example, China and the ROK recently opened a fast-track service for personnel interflow in commerce, technology and other areas, which will facilitate work and production resumption, Premier Li added.