China's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un Reach 'Important Consensus' on Peace and Ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an "important consensus" during Xi's visit to Pyongyang, aiming to safeguard regional and global peace. In a message of thanks reported by North Korean state media KCNA on Wednesday, Xi stated that the two sides had "exchanged in-depth views on issues of common concern and reached a series of important joint consensus," reflecting a shared determination to further strengthen their ties.

Looking forward, Xi expressed his willingness to collaborate with Kim based on "fundamental and long-term interests" to "steadily safeguard, consolidate and develop" bilateral relations. He also aims to contribute more significantly to regional and global peace and development. Xi described the visit as a "successful conclusion" that has elevated relations to a "new historical stage," expressing hope for future meetings with Kim.

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exchanged in-depth views on issues of common concern and reached a series of important joint consensus

Xi's trip to Pyongyang, his first in seven years, took place from Monday to Tuesday. According to China's official Xinhua news agency, the visit fostered a deeper, more comprehensive understanding, paving a clearer path for the development of bilateral ties. Both countries' state media reported that the leaders agreed to expand cooperation across political, economic, and cultural spheres, alongside pledging closer strategic communication between their governments.

KCNA also reported that Xi and Kim paid tribute at the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower in Pyongyang, which commemorates Chinese soldiers who died in the Korean War. Additionally, they toured a political training school for party cadres.

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steadily safeguard, consolidate and develop bilateral ties and contribute more to regional and global peace and development