Xi Jinping: "Traditional Friendship is a Treasure of China-North Korea"... Celebration of the 72nd Anniversary of the North Korean Regime Establishment

Emphasizing the Importance of Bilateral Cooperation... Praising Chairman Kim Jong Un's Leadership
With COVID-19 Cooperation, Both Countries Say "Friendship Deepens Further"

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[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un on the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the North Korean regime on the 9th, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the two countries, according to the Chinese state-run People's Daily on the 10th.

The People's Daily detailed President Xi's congratulatory message on its front page.

The newspaper reported that President Xi congratulated the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the North Korean regime, praised Chairman Kim's leadership and achievements, and emphasized the friendly and amicable relations between the two countries.

In the congratulatory message, President Xi said, "Since the founding of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, various socialist undertakings have flourished under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea," adding, "Recently, the North Korean leadership has focused on economic development and achieved significant results."

President Xi referred to his several meetings with Chairman Kim, emphasizing that "the traditional friendship between China and North Korea is a shared treasure of both parties and both countries."

He added, "We have reached a series of important agreements with North Korea, leading bilateral relations into a new historic era."

President Xi also mentioned cooperation with North Korea regarding the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

He said, "Since the COVID-19 pandemic, China and North Korea have supported and helped each other, deepening their friendship," and added, "By continuing the traditional friendly and cooperative relationship with North Korea, both countries and their peoples will achieve greater prosperity."

President Xi concluded by wishing "prosperity for North Korea and happiness and health for its people."

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