Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, on Monday said that the Chinese party and government’s firm stance on highly valuing China-DPRK traditional friendship will not change.
He made the remarks during his talks with 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 (DPRK).
No matter how the international situation changes, the Chinese party and government’s firm commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of the two countries and preserving a favorable strategic environment will not change, Xi said.
The two sides should maintain high-level exchanges as guidance and consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust, he said.
Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a two-day state visit.
During the talks, Xi said he is ready to work with Kim to keep bilateral relations advancing with the times and achieve greater progress in bilateral ties.
Xi said he is willing to take the visit as an opportunity to strengthen top-level planning and strategic guidance for China-DPRK relations in the new era.
China and the DPRK should adhere to the goal of delivering benefits to the people and enhance the level of practical cooperation, he said.
China, Xi said, stands ready to work with the DPRK to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, and expand practical cooperation in such areas as economy and trade, agriculture, construction, science and technology, as well as health care.
He added that China and the DPRK should firmly safeguard their respective sovereignty, security and development interests, and jointly maintain regional peace and development.
The two countries should strengthen strategic coordination and cooperation, he added.
SOURCE: CGTN News