After North Korea Visit, Xi Jinping Sends Thank-You Letter to Kim Jong Un: "China-North Korea Ties Enter New Historic Journey"

"We Will Jointly Promote Development and Prosperity of Both Nations"
Expresses Satisfaction with Outcomes of North Korea Visit

After concluding his two-day state visit to North Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a thank-you message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stating, "The relationship between North Korea and China has entered a new historic phase."

According to the Korean Central News Agency on June 10, President Xi wrote the letter of appreciation on June 9, the day he returned to China. President Xi expressed his hope to meet Chairman Kim again and wrote, "I wish that the friendship between China and North Korea will be passed down from generation to generation and remain everlasting." He also expressed his gratitude for the hospitality shown by Chairman Kim, his wife Ri Sol-ju, and the North Korean people during his visit, saying, "This fully demonstrated the deep friendship between the two parties and two countries of China and North Korea."

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping are raising their glasses in a toast at the Mokran Restaurant in Pyongyang. Photo by YNA Yonhap News.

President Xi described his time with Chairman Kim as an opportunity to exchange in-depth views on issues of mutual concern. He added, "The achievement of a series of important shared understandings has added new substance to the relations between China and North Korea in this new era."

He expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of his visit, stating, "China-North Korea relations have already entered a new historic journey." He further said, "Both sides have demonstrated a firm resolve to promote and enhance the traditional friendship, to jointly foster development and prosperity, and to safeguard peace and stability not only in the region but also in the world."

He went on to say, "By firmly grasping the trends of the era and focusing on the fundamental and long-term interests of our two countries, we will continue to protect, strengthen, and develop China-North Korea relations, driving forward the powerful advancement of the socialist cause in both nations."

Chairman Kim Jong Un of North Korea and his wife Ri Sol-ju greet Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan. Photo by YNA Yonhap News.

Additionally, he emphasized, "We are willing to provide greater benefits to the peoples of both countries and to make new and even greater contributions in the progressive efforts for world peace and development."

This visit by President Xi was his first to North Korea in seven years, since 2019. Media in both countries reported that President Xi received a grand welcoming ceremony, a welcome banquet, and attended a special performance upon his arrival in North Korea, highlighting that the friendly relations between the two countries had advanced to a new level.

The People's Daily reported on the same day that "Chairman Kim described his meeting with President Xi as successful," and that "a positive message about strengthening friendly cooperation between the two countries was delivered to the world." The report also emphasized the great significance of this meeting between the two countries. Furthermore, it stated, "The agreements reached during the meeting will be faithfully implemented and through cooperation, results will be achieved to elevate bilateral relations to a new level."

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