Wang Yi “Push for sustainable and stable development of North Korea-China relations”
Park Myung-ho, “North Korea-China relations deepen, North Korea’s firm stance”
Wang Yi, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Political Bureau and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Park Myong-ho, who is visiting China.
On the 18th, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced, “Director Wang held a meeting with Vice Minister Park in Beijing on this day.”
Director Wang said at the meeting, “The North Korea-China traditional friendship was created and cultivated by the leaders of both parties and the two countries in the past, and is a valuable asset shared by both sides.” He added, “Under the strategic guidance and attention of the top leaders of the two countries in recent years, the North Korea-China traditional friendship has entered a new era. “It shined even brighter,” he said.
He continued, “Amid the chaotic international situation, North Korea and China have always supported and trusted each other, emphasizing the strategic importance of friendly cooperation between the two countries,” and added, “China always views North Korea-China relations from a strategic level and long-term perspective.”
Director Wang also said, “China seeks to strengthen communication and cooperation with North Korea and deepen exchanges and cooperation in each field,” adding, “We will successfully hold an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year to ensure a sustainable and stable friendly cooperative relationship between North Korea and China.” “We are trying to promote development,” he emphasized.
Vice Minister Park responded, “It is the firm position of the North Korean (Labor) Party and government to continue to deepen and develop North Korea-China relations in accordance with the will of the two parties and the top leaders of the two countries and the demands of the new era.”
Vice Minister Park also said, “With the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year, we must further strengthen the ‘brotherly friendship’ between North Korea and China and promote the continuous development of the relationship between the two countries,” adding, “North Korea will continue to strengthen multilateral cooperation with China and protect common interests.” “We will protect regional peace and stability,” he emphasized.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that during the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on issues of common interest. However, the specific conversation that took place was not explained.
On the 15th, Vice Minister Park held a meeting with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and others.
North Korea’s Korean Central News Agency and China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “Vice Minister Sun and Vice Minister Park decided to deepen the friendly cooperative relationship between the two countries, strengthen strategic communication and cooperation, and exchanged opinions on issues of common interest next year, the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between North Korea and China. “He said.
It has been four years since a high-ranking North Korean official’s visit to China and diplomatic talks were officially announced. Prior to this, the most recent case was in August 2019, when Kim Su-gil, then head of the North Korean People’s Army General Political Bureau, and Miao Hua, director of the Political Operations Department of the Chinese Central Military Commission, met in Beijing and held military talks. It is reported that Sports Minister Kim Il-guk visited China as the head of a delegation during the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September and October, but there were no public diplomatic activities, such as meetings with the Chinese side.
Source: Donga
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