Wang Yi calls for consolidating positive momentum of China-DPRK ties

China stands ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to continue consolidating the positive momentum in the development of China-DPRK ties, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while meeting with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Pyongyang.

Wang is currently on a visit to the DPRK from April 9 to 10.

The strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries is the greatest political advantage and the strongest guarantee for the development of China-DPRK relations, Wang noted.

China is ready to work with the DPRK to enhance strategic communication and maintain close exchanges and cooperation to deliver more benefits to the two peoples and jointly promote regional peace and development, he said.

Noting that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, Wang said that regardless of changes in the international and regional situation, the two countries, as good neighbors, friends and comrades, have always upheld mutual trust and mutual support.

He said the two countries have made unremitting efforts to maintain regional and global peace and stability, and advance their respective development.

Wang said China is willing to host commemorative activities marking the 65th anniversary of the signing of the treaty with the DPRK side, strengthen high-level exchanges, enhance dialogue and practical cooperation at all levels and in various fields, deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges, promote mutual understanding, and contribute to the economic and social development of both countries.

For her part, Choe said the friendship between the DPRK and China is based on a shared socialist system and a tradition of friendship, hailing the profound, solid, and sustainable bilateral relationship.

The DPRK side fully supports the one-China principle, firmly opposes any interference in China's internal affairs, and resolutely supports China's position on safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity on core issues such as Taiwan, Xizang and Xinjiang, Choe said.

She said the DPRK fully recognizes the concept of a community with a shared future for humanity and the four global initiatives proposed by China, expressing high appreciation for China's impartial stance and important role in international and regional issues.

The DPRK side is ready to work with China to hold commemorative activities for the 65th anniversary of the signing of the treaty, promote exchanges and pragmatic cooperation across various fields, maintain coordination among diplomatic departments, enhance multilateral communication and cooperation, and continue to make efforts to push DPRK-China ties to a new level.

The two sides also exchanged in-depth views on current international and regional issues.