Kim Jong-un Sends Congratulatory Message to Xi Jinping on Third Term... "Sending the Most Enthusiastic Congratulations"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-woo] Kim Jong-un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea, sent a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the conclusion of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (Party Congress), urging the development of future relations between North Korea and China. The announcement of this congratulatory message through state media immediately after the conclusion of the Party Congress is interpreted as a sign of North Korea's strong interest in President Xi's third term.

On the 23rd, the Korean Central News Agency reported that Chairman Kim sent a congratulatory message to President Xi, stating, "Upon receiving the joyful news that the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China was successfully held and that you were re-elected as General Secretary of the Party Central Committee, I extend my warmest congratulations," adding, "The fact that the General Secretary continues to hold the important responsibility of leading the Communist Party of China demonstrates the unwavering trust, support, and expectations of all party members and the people."

He continued, "Today, the two parties of North Korea and China are strengthening unity and cooperation, powerfully driving the development of bilateral relations centered on socialism, undeterred by any changes or challenges in the situation," and emphasized, "Together with the General Secretary, I will respond to the demands of the era by designing a more beautiful future for North Korea-China relations and leading its realization, continuously promoting the socialist cause in both countries with great strength."

Chairman Kim stated, "The 20th Congress of the Communist Party of China has set a groundbreaking milestone in advancing the historic process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation under the banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics for a new era, with the Chinese Party and people firmly united around the Party Central Committee with the General Secretary at its core," and expressed confidence that "under the leadership of the General Secretary, the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people will uphold and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics and achieve brilliant victories on the new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country."

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