In a significant diplomatic move, President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, is scheduled to pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9.
The visit comes at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the DPRK. According to a spokesperson for the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, this high-level engagement aims to revitalize and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.
This upcoming trip marks a major milestone, being President Xi's first state visit to the DPRK in seven years. The timing is particularly symbolic, as 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, a cornerstone of their long-standing bilateral relationship.
During a regular news briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning detailed that the two leaders will meet in Pyongyang next week to exchange views on bilateral relations and various issues of mutual interest. The discussions are expected to focus on ways to synchronize their cooperation with the evolving global landscape.
Beyond political diplomacy, China and the DPRK intend to use this visit as a catalyst to promote relations that keep pace with the times. The overarching goal is to achieve greater development, enhance the well-being of the people of both countries, and contribute meaningfully to the peace, stability, and prosperity of the region and the wider world.
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