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China's Wang Huning meets North Korean official Jo Yong Won in Pyongyang

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • China's Wang Huning met with North Korea's Jo Yong Won in Pyongyang.
  • The officials discussed implementing agreements between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un and deepening cooperation.
  • The meeting occurred amid calls for strategic resolve and faster implementation of agreements between the two allies.

A high-level Chinese delegation, led by Communist Party Politburo standing committee member Wang Huning, held talks in Pyongyang with Jo Yong Won, a key official of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party. The meeting, reported by North Korean state media KCNA, focused on strengthening ties between the two nations.

Huning affirmed China's commitment to implementing agreements previously reached by Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. He also acknowledged the 65th anniversary of friendship between the two countries. Jo Yong Won expressed North Korea's desire to enhance strategic communication and tactical cooperation with Beijing.

the will of the Chinese party and the government

โ€” Wang HuningWang Huning affirmed the Chinese party and government's commitment to implementing agreements between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un.

The officials explored avenues for improving public welfare and deepening collaboration in business, culture, and within their respective ruling parties. This engagement follows a recent meeting between North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song and Xi Jinping in Beijing, where Xi urged the allies to maintain "strategic resolve" in a volatile global climate and accelerate the execution of their agreements.

strategic resolve

โ€” Xi JinpingXi Jinping urged the two allies to maintain 'strategic resolve' amid a turbulent global environment.
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Originally published by The Straits Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.