SEOUL, October 12 (AJP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening strategic communication and cooperation with North Korea in a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, state media reported on Sunday.
According to the state-run [North] Korean Central News Agency, Kim received the letter on Oct. 9, which was a reply to his earlier message to Xi on Oct. 1 in celebration of the 76th anniversary of China's National Day.
In the letter, Xi stressed the enduring bilateral relationship, describing the two countries as "great neighbors, friends, and comrades who help each other."
He also expressed China's willingness to deepen friendly exchanges with North Korea while enhancing strategic cooperation to confront international and regional issues.
KCNA also reported that North Korean premier Pak Tae-song met with Li Qiang, China's premier and second-ranking leader, who made a rare visit to the North last week on behalf of Xi to attend a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the country's sole ruling Workers' Party.
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