Kim Jong Un, the Chairman of North Korea, reaffirmed the strategic alliance between North Korea and China during a meeting with Wang Huning, the Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, who visited North Korea.
On July 17, the Korean Central News Agency and Xinhua News Agency reported that Kim met with the Chinese delegation led by Wang on July 16 in Pyongyang.
During the meeting, Kim expressed gratitude for the greetings sent by Chinese President Xi Jinping and praised the dispatch of the high-level delegation as a strong commitment by China to implement agreements between the two leaders.
He emphasized that the North Korea-China Friendship Treaty, which marks its 65th anniversary this year, is a "treaty between nations that protects the fundamental interests of both countries and ensures regional peace," stating that it is the consistent policy of the North Korean government to develop the traditional friendship in various ways based on socialism to meet the demands of the times.
Kim also expressed support for the socialist cause with Chinese characteristics.
Wang thanked the North for its hospitality and expressed willingness to fully implement the consensus reached during the summit, enhance political trust, and expand cooperation in various fields.
Kim proposed broadening cooperation not only through high-level exchanges but also by sharing experiences in party building and expanding practical collaboration in areas such as economy, science and technology, health, and culture to benefit the peoples of both countries.
On the second day of their visit, the Chinese delegation followed a packed schedule in Pyongyang. They paid their respects at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, where the bodies of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il are preserved, leaving a message in the guestbook that read, "The friendship between China and North Korea will be passed down through generations."
They also visited the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Martyrs' Cemetery in Sunan District and the Central Party School of the Workers' Party, and inspected Wonsan City accompanied by Jo Yong-won, a secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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