Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), visited the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on April 9-10 at the invitation of his DPRK counterpart Choe Son Hui, who is Foreign Minister and also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK).
In their talks on April 9, Wang said that in early September last year, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK, held a historic meeting in Beijing, reaching important consensus on the overall, strategic and directional issues concerning bilateral ties.
Their meeting provides important strategic guidance for further developing China-DPRK relations, pushes bilateral ties into a new stage and opens a new chapter in friendly exchanges between the two countries, which is of great and far-reaching significance, Wang added.
The past year has witnessed a series of highlights in China-DPRK exchanges, which strongly demonstrated that the two countries’ traditional friendship forged in blood remains everlasting and unbreakable, the Chinese Foreign Minister said, noting that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. (The DPRK is the only country with which China has a treaty of this type.)
Over the past 65 years, Wang said, no matter how the international and regional situations have changed, China and the DPRK, as good neighbours, good friends and good comrades, have always trusted and supported each other, making unremitting efforts to maintain regional and world peace and stability and promote their respective development.
Wang added that China is willing to work with the DPRK side to hold commemorative events for the 65th anniversary of the signing of the treaty, strengthen high-level exchanges, enhance dialogue and practical cooperation at all levels and in various fields, deepen people-to-people exchanges and mutual understanding, and contribute to their respective economic and social development.
For her part, Choe said that the DPRK-China friendship is based on the common socialist system and traditional friendship, describing bilateral relations as deep-rooted, solid and sustainable. It is the unwavering position of the WPK and the nation to advance DPRK-China friendship and cooperation following the trend of the times and the will of the two peoples.
The DPRK, Choe said, fully supports the one-China principle, firmly opposes any interference in China’s internal affairs, and resolutely supports China’s position on safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity concerning Taiwan, Xizang [Tibet], Xinjiang, and other issues of China’s core interests.
She also said that the DPRK side fully endorses the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity and the four global initiatives proposed by Xi, and highly values China’s just position on and important role in international and regional affairs.
The DPRK government hosted a reception for Wang Yi and his delegation that evening.
In her speech, Choe Son Hui said that it is the consistent policy of the WPK and the DPRK government to value and steadily develop the friendly relations with China, which have given steady continuity to the good traditions of unity and cooperation with socialism as their core, overcoming all the tempests of history.
Replying, Wang Yi expressed thanks for the warm hospitality and said that the new successes made by the DPRK in socialist construction despite the ever-escalating moves of the US and other Western forces to isolate and stifle it are the fruition of diligence and wisdom displayed by the Korean people under the wise leadership of Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un.
Noting that the traditional China-DPRK friendship is a common precious asset as it was forged in the revolutionary struggle and has constantly developed in the course of socialist construction, he stressed that the historic meeting between Comrade General Secretary Xi Jinping and Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un last September opened up a new phase of the China-DPRK friendly and cooperative relations.
He expressed the belief that the bilateral cooperation would further develop, sincerely hoping that the Korean people would achieve fresh victories ceaselessly in socialist construction and create a happier life under the firm leadership of the WPK headed by Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un.
On April 10, Wang Yi had a meeting with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK.
Kim Jong Un noted that he still vividly remembers his meeting with Xi during his visit to China in September of last year. He expressed his pleasure in seeing the important consensus reached between himself and Xi being concretely implemented, noting that the relationship between the DPRK and China has been elevated to new heights, in line with the will and aspirations of the two parties and peoples.
He affirmed the DPRK’s full support for the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity and the four global initiatives proposed by Xi. He also expressed strong support for China’s legitimate position and all efforts in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity such as on the Taiwan question as well as for building a fair and just multipolar world.
Kim said that the DPRK is willing to take the grand blueprint established by the recent 9th Congress of the WPK as an opportunity to continue deepening the friendship and cooperative ties centred on socialism with China. The DPRK is committed to strengthening high-level exchanges, enhancing strategic communication, providing firm mutual support, and advancing the development of the two countries’ socialist causes respectively, so as to contribute to the well-being of the two peoples and to world peace and stability. He wished the Chinese party, government and people greater success in the course of accomplishing the cause of socialist modernisation and national prosperity under the outstanding leadership of Comrade Xi Jinping.
Wang Yi said that China is willing to work with the DPRK to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, and to promote practical cooperation.
He recalled that Kim paid a successful visit to China last September and attended commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. During the visit, Xi and Kim held a historic meeting that provided strategic guidance and opened up new prospects for China-DPRK relations. China stands ready to intensify exchanges and interactions with the DPRK to bring new contemporary significance to the traditional friendship between the two countries.
He noted that Xi has pointed out that both China and the DPRK are socialist countries led by communist parties, sharing common ideals, beliefs and goals, adding that in the face of a complex and turbulent international situation, the two countries should firmly safeguard their respective sovereignty, security and development interests, further strengthen communication and coordination on major international and regional affairs, and make due contributions to protecting the common interests of developing countries as well as maintaining world peace and development.
Also on April 10, Wang visited and paid tribute at the Cemetery of the Fallen Soldiers of the Chinese People’s Volunteers in Kangdong County. He presented a floral basket with a ribbon reading: “The fallen soldiers of the Chinese People’s Volunteers will be immortal”. The Chinese People’s Volunteers participated in the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, known in the DPRK as the Fatherland Liberation War, 1950-53.
Wang Yi was welcomed and seen off at Pyongyang Airport by Choe Son Hui. The ceremony on both occasions also featured a red carpet, a guard of honour and the participation of hundreds of working people waving the national flags of both countries, going considerably beyond the customary diplomatic protocol for a ministerial level visit and reflecting the long traditions of friendship and solidarity between the two neighbouring socialist countries.
The following articles were originally published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and the Xinhua News Agency.
Chinese FM Arrives Here
Pyongyang, April 10 (KCNA) — Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and foreign minister of the People’s Republic of China, arrived here on April 9 to visit the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the invitation of the DPRK Foreign Ministry.
The national flags of the DPRK and the PRC were fluttering at the flagstaffs of Pyongyang International Airport and the guard of honor of the Korean People’s Army lined up at the apron before the terminal.
The Chinese foreign minister and his party were warmly greeted by Choe Son Hui, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea and foreign minister of the DPRK, officials of the Foreign Ministry, Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Wang Yajun and staff members of his embassy.
A woman worker presented a bouquet to Wang Yi.
At the airport, the masses warmly welcomed the friendly Chinese friends, waving national flags of the two countries.
Chinese FM says China to work with DPRK to consolidate positive momentum of ties
PYONGYANG, April 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that 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 relations.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
Wang said that in early September last year, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), held a historic meeting in Beijing, reaching important consensus on the overall, strategic and directional issues concerning bilateral ties.
The meeting provides important strategic guidance for further developing China-DPRK relations, pushes bilateral ties into a new stage and opens a new chapter in friendly exchanges between the two countries, which is of great and far-reaching significance, Wang added.
Wang said China stands ready to work with the DPRK to take the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries as fundamental guidance, strengthen strategic communication, enhance exchanges and cooperation, create more benefits for the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development.
The past year has witnessed a series of highlights in China-DPRK exchanges, which strongly demonstrated that the two countries’ traditional friendship forged in blood remains everlasting and unbreakable, Wang said, noting that this year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.
Over the past 65 years, Wang said, no matter how the international and regional situations have changed, China and the DPRK, as good neighbors, good friends and good comrades, have always trusted and supported each other, making unremitting efforts to maintain regional and world peace and stability and promote their respective development.
Wang said China is willing to work with the DPRK side to hold commemorative events for the 65th anniversary of the signing of the treaty, strengthen high-level exchanges, enhance dialogue and practical cooperation at all levels and in various fields, deepen people-to-people exchanges and mutual understanding, and contribute to respective economic and social development.
For her part, Choe said that the DPRK-China friendship is based on the common socialist system and traditional friendship, describing bilateral relations as deep-rooted, solid and sustainable. It is the unwavering position of the WPK and the nation to advance DPRK-China friendship and cooperation following the trend of the times and the will of the two peoples.
Choe noted that the historic and successful meeting between the top leaders of the two parties and countries in September last year has significantly enhanced friendship and mutual trust between the two parties and two countries, pointed out a clear direction for and injecting strong impetus into the development of bilateral ties.
The DPRK, Choe said, fully supports the one-China principle, firmly opposes any interference in China’s internal affairs, and resolutely supports China’s position on safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity concerning Taiwan, Xizang, Xinjiang, and other issues of China’s core interests.
Choe said that the DPRK side fully endorses the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity and the four global initiatives proposed by Xi, and highly values China’s just position on and important role in international and regional affairs.
Choe said that the DPRK stands ready to work with China to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries, hold commemorative events marking the 65th anniversary of the signing of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, expand exchanges and practical cooperation across various fields, enhance coordination between diplomatic departments, strengthen multilateral communication and collaboration, and continue to make efforts to lift DPRK-China relations to higher levels and open up new prospects.
The two sides also had an in-depth exchange of views on current international and regional issues.
DPRK Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Her Chinese Counterpart
Pyongyang, April 10 (KCNA) — Choe Son Hui, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea and foreign minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, had talks with Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and foreign minister of the People’s Republic of China, at the Kumsusan State Guest House on Thursday.
Recalling that the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between the DPRK and China are developing with vitality at a new high stage, under the important agreement reached by the top leaders of the two countries, Choe Son Hui expressed the stand of the DPRK government to further strengthen the DPRK-China friendship with the common idea of socialism as its cornerstone in conformity with the desire and interests of the peoples of the two countries.
Wang Yi noted that Comrade Xi Jinping and Comrade Kim Jong Un had a historic meeting and talks in Beijing last September and set forth the fundamental guidelines of landmark significance in putting the China-DPRK friendly relations on a new stage of development. And he said that it is the steadfast stand of the Chinese party and government to successfully defend, consolidate and develop the China-DPRK friendship no matter how the international situation may change.
The two sides agreed to further deepen the multi-faceted exchange and collaboration and boost the strategic communication and support and cooperation between the external policy organs of the two countries this year marking the 65th anniversary of the DPRK-China treaty on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance.
Present at the talks from the DPRK side were Vice-Minister Kim Myong Su and other officials of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, and from the Chinese side were the entourage of the foreign minister and Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Wang Yajun.
DPRK Government Hosts Reception for Chinese FM
Pyongyang, April 10 (KCNA) — The government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea hosted a reception on Thursday evening for Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and foreign minister of the People’s Republic of China, on a visit to the DPRK.
Invited to the reception were the entourage of the Chinese foreign minister and Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Wang Yajun and his embassy officials.
Present were Choe Son Hui, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea and foreign minister of the DPRK, and officials of the Foreign Ministry.
Choe Son Hui made a speech at the reception.
Warmly welcoming Wang Yi and his party on behalf of the DPRK government, she said that the visit is a manifestation of the firm stand of the Chinese party and government to revitalize the high-level visits and communication between the two sides and further consolidate the ties of friendship by thoroughly implementing the important agreement reached at the historic DPRK-China summit meeting and talks held last September.
It is the consistent policy of the WPK and the DPRK government to value and steadily develop the friendly relations with China, which have given steady continuity to the good traditions of unity and cooperation with socialism as their core, overcoming all the tempests of history, she said.
She wished the Chinese people fresh and bigger successes in the struggle for accomplishing the cause of national prosperity by stepping up the Chinese-style modernization under the leadership of the CPC with Comrade General Secretary Xi Jinping as its core.
Then, Wang Yi made a speech.
Expressing thanks for the warm hospitality, he said that the new successes made by the DPRK in socialist construction despite the ever-escalating moves of the U.S. and other Western forces to isolate and stifle it are the fruition of diligence and wisdom displayed by the Korean people under the wise leadership of Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un.
Noting that the traditional China-DPRK friendship is a common precious asset as it was forged in the revolutionary struggle and has constantly developed in the course of socialist construction, he stressed that the historic meeting between Comrade General Secretary Xi Jinping and Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un last September opened up a new phase of the China-DPRK friendly and cooperative relations.
He expressed the belief that the bilateral cooperation would further develop, sincerely hoping that the Korean people would achieve fresh victories ceaselessly in socialist construction and create a happier life under the firm leadership of the WPK headed by Comrade General Secretary Kim Jong Un.
The participants in the reception toasted the health of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un and the esteemed Comrade Xi Jinping and the steady development and beautiful future of the invincible DPRK-China friendly relations.
The reception proceeded in a friendly and amicable atmosphere.
China willing to work with DPRK to promote practical cooperation: Chinese FM
PYONGYANG, April 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China is willing to work with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, and to promote practical cooperation.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK.
Wang conveyed the cordial greetings of Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, to Kim and warmly congratulated the successful convening of the 9th Congress of the WPK and the 15th Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK. He expressed firm confidence that under the strong leadership of the WPK Central Committee headed by Kim, and with the concerted efforts of the entire DPRK people, the country’s socialist cause will continue to reach new heights.
Wang recalled that Kim paid a successful visit to China last September and attended commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. During the visit, Xi and Kim held a historic meeting that provided strategic guidance and opened up new prospects for China-DPRK relations. China stands ready to intensify exchanges and interactions with the DPRK to bring new contemporary significance to the traditional friendship between the two countries, said Wang.
Xi has pointed out that both China and the DPRK are socialist countries led by communist parties, sharing common ideals, beliefs and goals, said Wang, adding that in the face of a complex and turbulent international situation, the two countries should firmly safeguard their respective sovereignty, security and development interests, further strengthen communication and coordination on major international and regional affairs, and make due contributions to protecting the common interests of developing countries as well as maintaining world peace and development.
Kim extended a warm welcome to Wang, head of the Chinese delegation, and kindly asked him to convey his cordial greetings and best wishes to Xi.
Kim noted that he still vividly remembers his meeting with Xi during his visit to China in September of last year. He expressed his pleasure in seeing the important consensus reached between himself and Xi being concretely implemented, noting that the relationship between the DPRK and China has been elevated to new heights, in line with the will and aspirations of the two parties and peoples.
Kim emphasized that given the current dramatic changes in the international situation, deepening and developing DPRK-China relations serves the common interests of both countries and is the firm will and established policy of the DPRK’s party and government.
He affirmed the DPRK’s full support for the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity and the four global initiatives proposed by Xi. He also expressed strong support for China’s legitimate position and all efforts in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity such as on the Taiwan question.
Kim said that the DPRK is willing to take the grand blueprint established by the 9th Congress of the WPK as an opportunity to continue deepening the friendship and cooperative ties centered on socialism with China. The DPRK is committed to strengthening high-level exchanges, enhancing strategic communication, providing firm mutual support, and advancing the development of the two countries’ socialist causes respectively, so as to contribute to the well-being of the two peoples and to world peace and stability.
At the invitation of the DPRK’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang visited the DPRK from Thursday to Friday. During his visit, Wang held in-depth talks with the DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and paid tribute to the graves of the martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteers located in Kangdong County.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets Chinese FM
Pyongyang, April 11 (KCNA) — The respected Comrade 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, met Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and foreign minister of the People’s Republic of China, on a visit to the DPRK, on April 10.
Present there was Kim Song Nam, member of the Political Bureau and secretary of the WPK Central Committee and director of its International Department.
Also present were Wang Yajun, Chinese ambassador to the DPRK, and Hua Chunying, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the PRC.
Comrade Kim Jong Un gladly received Wang Yi and exchanged warm greetings and had a talk with him in a comradely atmosphere.
At the talk, Wang Yi courteously conveyed the warm greetings from Comrade Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and president of the PRC, to Comrade Kim Jong Un.
Comrade Kim Jong Un expressed deep thanks for it and asked the Chinese foreign minister to convey his greetings to Comrade Xi Jinping.
Comrade Kim Jong Un said that it is important for the DPRK and China to further intensify the visits and contacts at different levels and boost mutual support and cooperation for the protection of the common interests and the multi-faceted and sustained development of the bilateral relations, in view of the present international geopolitical situation and the long-term strategic interests of the two countries. And he expressed the stand of the WPK and the DPRK government on the issues of regional and international situation of mutual concern.
Wang Yi expressed the steadfast stand of the Chinese party and government to successfully develop the China-DPRK friendly relations, which have greeted a new phase of development in accordance with the important common understanding reached at the summit meeting and talks between the top leaders of the two countries held in Beijing last September, in keeping with the desire and interests of the peoples of the two countries, and the view on the regional and international issues.
Affirming that it is the steadfast stand of the WPK and the DPRK government to place the greatest value on, give top priority to and further develop the DPRK-China friendly relations with socialism as their core, Comrade Kim Jong Un said that the WPK and the DPRK government would fully support all the internal and external policies of the Chinese party and government for realizing the territorial integrity of the country on the basis of the “one-China” principle and building a fair and just multi-polar world.
Comrade Kim Jong Un exchanged warm farewells with Wang Yi, wishing the Chinese party, government and people greater success in the course of accomplishing the cause of socialist modernization and national prosperity under the outstanding leadership of Comrade Xi Jinping.
Chinese FM and His Party Visit Cemetery of CPV Fallen Soldiers
Pyongyang, April 11 (KCNA) — Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and foreign minister of the People’s Republic of China, and his party on a visit to the DPRK laid a flower basket at the Cemetery of the Fallen Soldiers of the Chinese People’s Volunteers in Kangdong County on April 10.
Accompanying them were Kim Myong Su, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK, and Wang Yajun, Chinese ambassador to the DPRK.
The guards of honor of the Korean People’s Army lined up at the cemetery.
The national anthems of the People’s Republic of China and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea were played.
A flower basket in the name of the Chinese foreign minister and his party was placed at the monument to the cemetery.
Written on the ribbon of the flower basket were letters “The fallen soldiers of the Chinese People’s Volunteers will be immortal”.
The participants paid silent tribute to the CPV martyrs, who fought bravely in the sacred war to repel the invasion by the imperialist allied forces, and went round the cemetery.
Chinese FM Leaves Pyongyang
Pyongyang, April 11 (KCNA) — Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and foreign minister of the People’s Republic of China, left here on April 10 after visiting the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea at the invitation of the DPRK Foreign Ministry.
Choe Son Hui, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea and foreign minister of the DPRK, officials of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, Wang Yajun, Chinese ambassador to the DPRK, and staff members of his embassy warmly saw off the Chinese foreign minister and his party at Pyongyang International Airport.
The plane carrying the Chinese friendship mission left here amid the warm send-off by the masses.
