Chinese foreign minister tells North Korean minister Pyongyang is making strides despite US 'oppression'
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised North Korea's achievements despite efforts by the U.S. and Western countries to isolate and oppress Pyongyang, attributing success to Kim Jong Un's leadership.
- Wang Yi and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a historic summit in September.
- The two officials emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation amid global uncertainties and pledged to advance socialist construction in North Korea.
- China and North Korea aim to revive their political and economic ties, which had weakened due to the COVID-19 pandemic and North Korea's growing ties with Russia since 2023.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump soon, with Trump showing interest in resuming talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
