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Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged mutual support and enhanced cooperation during talks in Beijing after a commemoration of the end of World War II, the countries’ state media said.
Xi and Kim, along with top officials from their countries, met on Thursday at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People a day after Kim attended a Chinese military parade alongside other foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kim is making a rare trip outside North Korea.
Xi highlighted the “traditional friendship” between China and North Korea and pledged to consolidate and boost relations, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said on Friday that the leaders discussed increasing high-level visits and contacts, as well as strengthening strategic cooperation and protecting shared interests in international and regional affairs.
It said Kim left Beijing by his private train on Thursday evening after his meeting with Xi.
China has been North Korea’s biggest trading partner and aid provider, though questions have lingered about the strength of their bilateral relationship. — Africa News
