China, DPRK leaders exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), exchanged congratulatory messages on Sunday to mark the 75th anniversary of China-DPRK diplomatic ties.

In his message, Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, pointed out that 75 years ago, China and the DPRK officially established diplomatic relations, opening a new chapter in the history of their bilateral relationship, which holds epoch-making significance.

Over the past 75 years, Xi noted, the two countries have supported each other in consolidating people's power and safeguarding national sovereignty, strengthening exchanges and cooperation, and advancing socialist construction. They have also worked closely to promote regional peace and stability while safeguarding international equity and justice.

Xi emphasized that the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK has stood the test of changing times and global challenges, becoming a valuable asset for both countries and their people.

He expressed that he highly values the development of China-DPRK relations, mentioning that in recent years, he has met with Kim multiple times and maintained close communication through letters and messages, jointly guiding and promoting the growth of their relations.

Under the new circumstances of this era, Xi stated that China is willing to work with the DPRK to use the 75th anniversary as an opportunity to strengthen strategic communication and coordination, deepen friendly exchanges and cooperation, and continue to write new chapters in the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK. This collaboration aims to promote the steady and long-term development of both countries' socialist causes and bring more benefits to their people.

In his message, Kim acknowledged that 75 years ago, the DPRK and China officially established diplomatic relations, and bilateral friendly relations have since entered a new stage of historical development.

Over the past 75 years, Kim said, the two parties and countries have upheld their firm belief in the legitimacy of their causes, overcoming various tests and challenges, and courageously advancing along the path of socialism.

He stressed that it is fundamentally in the interests of both countries to continuously carry forward and develop the DPRK-China friendship, which has a time-honored history and fine tradition.

Kim also expressed his commitment that the DPRK's party and government will continue to work towards consolidating and developing friendly and cooperative relations with China, as required by the new era.

Furthermore, he wished that the Chinese people, under the leadership of the CPC with Xi at its core, would continue to achieve new milestones in building a modern socialist country in all respects.