The Chinese Communist Party's third-highest official has met a close aide of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and stressed his intention to step up bilateral cooperation.
The chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, Zhao Leji, began a three-day visit to North Korea on Thursday. He plans to attend a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On Thursday, Zhao met his North Korean counterpart, Choe Ryong Hae.
China's Foreign Ministry said Zhao emphasized that on the occasion of the 75th anniversary, China hopes to promote exchanges of high-ranking officials, strengthen strategic cooperation and continue to develop bilateral ties.
The two officials attended a signing ceremony for documents on customs procedures and the mutual exemption of diplomatic visas.
Zhao is the first member of China's top leadership to visit North Korea since President Xi Jinping in June 2019.
There is speculation that Zhao may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to discuss his possible visit to China.
The chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, Zhao Leji, began a three-day visit to North Korea on Thursday. He plans to attend a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On Thursday, Zhao met his North Korean counterpart, Choe Ryong Hae.
China's Foreign Ministry said Zhao emphasized that on the occasion of the 75th anniversary, China hopes to promote exchanges of high-ranking officials, strengthen strategic cooperation and continue to develop bilateral ties.
The two officials attended a signing ceremony for documents on customs procedures and the mutual exemption of diplomatic visas.
Zhao is the first member of China's top leadership to visit North Korea since President Xi Jinping in June 2019.
There is speculation that Zhao may meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to discuss his possible visit to China.
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Chinese official Zhao Leji, third-highest in the Communist Party, visited North Korea for a three-day trip. He attended a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and met North Korean counterpart Choe Ryong Hae. Zhao emphasized strengthening cooperation between countries,
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240412_16/
Date: April 12, 2024
Created: 2024/04/12 19:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 15:17
Last Read: 2024/04/13 14:51