Kim Jong Un Meets Wang Yi, Both Express Desire for Stronger Communication Between North Korea and China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with both sides emphasizing the need to strengthen communication and cooperation. Wang Yi noted that a historic meeting between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un in Beijing in September 2025 opened a new chapter for bilateral relations. Kim Jong Un stated that deepening relations aligns with the common interests of both nations and is a firm policy of North Korea's party and government.
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Wang Yi visited North Korea from April 9 to 10, more than six and a half years after his last visit in September 2019.
According to reports, Wang Yi stated that in September 2025, CPC General Secretary Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un held a historic meeting in Beijing, providing strategic guidance for bilateral relations and opening a new chapter. China is willing to work with North Korea to implement the consensus reached by the top leaders of both parties and countries, strengthen exchanges, promote practical cooperation, and "inject new contemporary meaning" into their traditional friendship.
Wang Yi mentioned that Xi Jinping once said that China and North Korea "are both socialist countries led by communist parties, sharing common ideals, beliefs, and goals." Facing a complex and volatile international situation, the two countries should, while firmly safeguarding their respective sovereignty, security, and development interests, further strengthen communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs to contribute to safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and maintaining world peace and development.
According to reports, Kim Jong Un said he was pleased to see the consensus reached in his meeting with Xi Jinping "being concretely implemented," and that bilateral relations "have been elevated to a new height in line with the will and aspirations of the people of both parties and countries."
Kim Jong Un stated that the current international situation is rapidly changing and turbulent, and continuously deepening and developing bilateral relations are in line with the common interests of both countries, representing the firm will and established policy of the North Korean party and government. North Korea is willing to work with China to continue to deeply develop friendly and cooperative relations "centered on socialism," strengthen high-level exchanges, intensify strategic communication, firmly support each other, promote the development of their respective socialist causes, and play due roles for the well-being of the people of both countries and for world peace and stability. (Edited by Chiu Kuo-chiang/Yang Sheng-ju) 1150410
According to reports, Wang Yi stated that in September 2025, CPC General Secretary Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un held a historic meeting in Beijing, providing strategic guidance for bilateral relations and opening a new chapter. China is willing to work with North Korea to implement the consensus reached by the top leaders of both parties and countries, strengthen exchanges, promote practical cooperation, and "inject new contemporary meaning" into their traditional friendship.
Wang Yi mentioned that Xi Jinping once said that China and North Korea "are both socialist countries led by communist parties, sharing common ideals, beliefs, and goals." Facing a complex and volatile international situation, the two countries should, while firmly safeguarding their respective sovereignty, security, and development interests, further strengthen communication and coordination in major international and regional affairs to contribute to safeguarding the common interests of developing countries and maintaining world peace and development.
According to reports, Kim Jong Un said he was pleased to see the consensus reached in his meeting with Xi Jinping "being concretely implemented," and that bilateral relations "have been elevated to a new height in line with the will and aspirations of the people of both parties and countries."
Kim Jong Un stated that the current international situation is rapidly changing and turbulent, and continuously deepening and developing bilateral relations are in line with the common interests of both countries, representing the firm will and established policy of the North Korean party and government. North Korea is willing to work with China to continue to deeply develop friendly and cooperative relations "centered on socialism," strengthen high-level exchanges, intensify strategic communication, firmly support each other, promote the development of their respective socialist causes, and play due roles for the well-being of the people of both countries and for world peace and stability. (Edited by Chiu Kuo-chiang/Yang Sheng-ju) 1150410
FAQ
What was the main purpose of the meeting between Kim Jong Un and Wang Yi?
The main purpose was for North Korea and China to strengthen communication and coordination, and to contribute to international peace and development.
When did the historic meeting between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un take place?
It took place in September 2025 in Beijing.