Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party and Foreign Minister, met with Kim Sung-nam, head of the International Department of the Workers' Party of Korea, on November 5 in Beijing to discuss ways to advance North Korea-China relations.
According to the International Liaison Department of the Chinese Communist Party, Wang noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have maintained close communication, driving the development of bilateral relations. He emphasized that Xi's state visit to North Korea in June allowed the two leaders to deepen strategic communication and establish significant common ground, which he said outlines the direction for the development of North Korea-China relations in the new era.
Wang stated, "No matter how the international situation changes, the Chinese Party and government will maintain a firm stance on valuing the traditional friendship between China and North Korea. Our support for the socialist endeavors led by Kim Jong-un and our commitment to safeguarding mutual interests and a friendly strategic environment will not change." He added that both countries should thoroughly implement the agreements made by their top leaders and further deepen and solidify their relationship to provide greater benefits to both nations and their peoples.
Kim Sung-nam remarked that Xi's June visit to North Korea set a milestone in the development of North Korea-China relations that meets the demands of a new era. He referenced Kim Jong-un's visit to Dandong last month to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's participation in the Korean War, highlighting the strategic importance of the North Korea-China friendship.
He asserted that the deep friendship and strategic leadership of the two leaders form the fundamental basis of their relationship, stating that socialism is a shared ideology and common endeavor for both nations. Kim emphasized North Korea's firm position on continuously deepening relations with China and expressed a commitment to work together for the development of bilateral ties.
Kim also congratulated the Chinese Communist Party on the convening of its 20th Central Committee's fifth plenary session and expressed a desire to strengthen exchanges on party-building experiences.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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