Kim Jong Un Sends Congratulatory Message to Xi Jinping on 105th Anniversary of Chinese Communist Party

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Kim Jong Un, the Chairman of North Korea's State Affairs Commission, sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, reaffirming the commitment to strengthen the North Korea-China friendship. Following Xi's visit to Pyongyang last month, both countries have emphasized enhancing strategic communication and cooperation, highlighting North Korea's renewed focus on its close ties with China.

According to the Korean Central News Agency on July 1, Kim stated in his message, "We are willing to continue to elevate the friendly cooperative relationship between North Korea and China in line with the demands of the times."

Kim congratulated the Chinese Communist Party on its founding, asserting, "The truth that without the Communist Party, there would be no new China is a lesson learned by the Chinese people." He emphasized that strengthening the North Korea-China friendship, centered on socialism, is the firm stance of the North Korean party and government.

He also referenced the North Korea-China summit held in Pyongyang on June 8-9, stating, "The meeting confirmed our commitment to advancing the socialist construction of both countries and our traditional friendship."

On the previous day, North Korea sent high-ranking officials to a celebration event at the Chinese embassy in Pyongyang for the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Attendees included Jo Yong-won, the organizational secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim Sung-nam, a party secretary, and Moon Sung-hyuk, deputy head of the party's international department.

In his speech at the celebration, Kim Sung-nam stated, "North Korea will strive to solidify the friendly cooperative relationship with China." Wang Yajun, the Chinese ambassador to North Korea, also remarked, "We will implement the agreements made by our leaders and safeguard regional peace and development."

The two countries reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing strategic communication and expanding cooperation through a summit and joint statement during Xi's visit to North Korea last month, which was his first trip there in seven years since 2019.

Kim also sent a congratulatory message and a floral tribute to Xi on the Chinese leader's birthday last month. The recent congratulatory message and attendance at the high-level celebration are seen as indicators of the strengthening ties between North Korea and China.

* This article has been translated by AI.

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