Xi Jinping Responds to Kim Jong Un's Letter... "Cooperation with North Korea to Overcome COVID-19"

"Appreciation for North Korea's Support and Concerns... Will Support North Korea's COVID-19 Prevention"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] Chinese President Xi Jinping, who received a verbal letter from North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un on the 7th, responded by stating that he would strengthen cooperation with North Korea in combating the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

On the 9th, local media including China Central Television reported that President Xi sent a verbal letter in reply to Chairman Kim with this content. President Xi said, "I am very concerned about North Korea's COVID-19 prevention situation and the health of the North Korean people, and I am pleased that North Korea's prevention measures have achieved positive results," adding, "China will support (COVID-19 prevention) to the best of its ability according to North Korea's needs."

He continued, "I highly value the development of North Korea-China relations and want to lead Chairman Kim and the relevant departments of both parties and countries to effectively implement the important common understandings between the two sides," adding, "I hope to strengthen strategic communication, deepen exchanges and cooperation, and continuously develop the North Korea-China relationship in the new era to actively contribute to regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity."

Regarding the verbal letter sent by Chairman Kim on the 7th, he also said, "I was very pleased to receive the warm and friendly verbal letter." According to North Korea's Korean Central News Agency, Chairman Kim, through the verbal letter at that time, conveyed, "I highly appreciate General Secretary Comrade (President Xi Jinping) leading the Chinese Party and people to firmly gain the upper hand in the unprecedented war against the epidemic and strategically and tactically manage the overall situation."

President Xi also expressed gratitude for the letter of consolation and financial support sent by Chairman Kim at the beginning of the year when COVID-19 was spreading in China. President Xi commented, "It fully demonstrated North Korea's deep and profound friendship toward China and vividly expressed the solid and strong vitality of the traditional friendship between North Korea and China."

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