Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended congratulations to Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on the country's 78th founding anniversary. In his congratulatory message, Xi Jinping acknowledged the DPRK's development achievements under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea was founded 78 years ago, and since then, the country has made significant progress in various fields of socialist construction through self-reliance, unity, and hard work. Xi Jinping expressed his admiration for the DPRK people's accomplishments, particularly in recent years, under Kim Jong Un's leadership, which have brought China heartfelt delight.

Xi Jinping also expressed confidence that the DPRK people will achieve their goals and tasks set forth at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea, continuously opening up new prospects for the country's development. The Chinese president emphasized that China and the DPRK are friendly socialist neighbors who stand by each other and share weal and woe.

China and the DPRK have a long-standing relationship, and Xi Jinping stressed that it is an unswerving policy of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government to preserve, consolidate, and develop China-DPRK relations. The two countries have a shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world.

In June this year, Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the DPRK, where he met with Kim Jong Un, opening a new chapter in the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries. During his visit, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and promote mutual development.

Xi Jinping reiterated his commitment to working together with Kim Jong Un to continue strengthening the strategic guidance of relations between the two parties and the two countries. The two leaders aim to jointly promote the development of their respective party and state causes, improve the well-being of their peoples, and deepen their friendship.

The congratulatory message from Xi Jinping to Kim Jong Un underscores the significance of China-DPRK relations and the two countries' shared commitment to promoting peace and cooperation in the region. The relationship between China and the DPRK is expected to continue to play a crucial role in shaping the regional and global landscape.

Key points

  • China and the DPRK have a long-standing relationship based on shared socialist values and a commitment to mutual cooperation and support.
  • Xi Jinping expressed confidence in the DPRK's future development and its ability to achieve its goals and tasks set forth at the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea.
  • The two countries aim to continue strengthening their strategic partnership and promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and the world.

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