(LEAD) N. Korean, Chinese FMs hold talks in Pyongyang on strengthening ties: report
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Oh Seok-min
KO
2026-04-09 14:18
SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of North Korea and China held talks...
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SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of North Korea and China held talks in Pyongyang on Thursday and discussed strengthening bilateral relations, according to a Chinese media report.
In his talks with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing stands ready to work with Pyongyang to further strengthen bilateral relations, according to Xinhua News Agency.
Wang arrived in Pyongyang earlier in the day for a two-day visit through Friday at the invitation of North Korea's foreign ministry. The visit marks Wang's first trip to North Korea since September 2019.
Wang said China will work with North Korea to strengthen strategic communication and further consolidate the positive momentum in bilateral relations.
China is also willing to enhance high-level exchanges, deepen dialogue and practical cooperation at various levels and across sectors, and promote people-to-people exchanges to support the countries' economic and social development, according to the report.
In response, Choe said their relations are deep, solid and sustainable, noting that promoting ties further is Pyongyang's unwavering position.
The two sides also agreed to work together to successfully hold commemorative events marking the 65th anniversary of the signing of the bilateral treaty of friendship and mutual assistance.
Wang is expected to pay a courtesy call on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and deliver a message from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Wang's visit comes ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's planned trip to China next month for talks with Xi, amid speculation that Trump may seek a meeting with Kim during the visit.
There have been signs that the two nations are striving to improve ties strained by North Korea's alignment with Russia. Pyongyang and Beijing have recently resumed direct rail and flight services for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
graceoh@yna.co.kr(END)
SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of North Korea and China held talks in Pyongyang on Thursday and discussed strengthening bilateral relations, according to a Chinese media report.
In his talks with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing stands ready to work with Pyongyang to further strengthen bilateral relations, according to Xinhua News Agency.
Wang arrived in Pyongyang earlier in the day for a two-day visit through Friday at the invitation of North Korea's foreign ministry. The visit marks Wang's first trip to North Korea since September 2019.
Wang said China will work with North Korea to strengthen strategic communication and further consolidate the positive momentum in bilateral relations.
China is also willing to enhance high-level exchanges, deepen dialogue and practical cooperation at various levels and across sectors, and promote people-to-people exchanges to support the countries' economic and social development, according to the report.
In response, Choe said their relations are deep, solid and sustainable, noting that promoting ties further is Pyongyang's unwavering position.
The two sides also agreed to work together to successfully hold commemorative events marking the 65th anniversary of the signing of the bilateral treaty of friendship and mutual assistance.
Wang is expected to pay a courtesy call on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and deliver a message from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Wang's visit comes ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's planned trip to China next month for talks with Xi, amid speculation that Trump may seek a meeting with Kim during the visit.
There have been signs that the two nations are striving to improve ties strained by North Korea's alignment with Russia. Pyongyang and Beijing have recently resumed direct rail and flight services for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
graceoh@yna.co.kr(END)