PYONGYANG — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in Pyongyang, with both sides emphasizing closer ties and expanded cooperation, state media reported.According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim called for intensifying high-level exchanges, strengthening mutual support, and broadening cooperation to safeguard shared interests.He stressed the need to ensure sustained and multi-faceted development of bilateral relations in light of the current geopolitical environment and long-term strategic priorities.Kim also outlined North Korea’s position on key regional and international issues of mutual concern.For his part, Wang said China remains committed to advancing relations with North Korea, describing ties as having entered a “new phase” following recent understandings between the two leaderships.Kim reaffirmed that Pyongyang places top priority on its relationship with Beijing and reiterated support for China’s policies, including the “one-China” principle and efforts to promote a more balanced global order.The meeting comes amid heightened diplomatic activity in the region, ahead of a planned visit by US President Donald Trump to Beijing next month, which has raised speculation about a potential follow-up summit involving Kim.PYONGYANG — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday in Pyongyang, with both sides emphasizing closer ties and expanded cooperation, state media reported.According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim called for intensifying high-level exchanges, strengthening mutual support, and broadening cooperation to safeguard shared interests.He stressed the need to ensure sustained and multi-faceted development of bilateral relations in light of the current geopolitical environment and long-term strategic priorities.Kim also outlined North Korea’s position on key regional and international issues of mutual concern.For his part, Wang said China remains committed to advancing relations with North Korea, describing ties as having entered a “new phase” following recent understandings between the two leaderships.Kim reaffirmed that Pyongyang places top priority on its relationship with Beijing and reiterated support for China’s policies, including the “one-China” principle and efforts to promote a more balanced global order.The meeting comes amid heightened diplomatic activity in the region, ahead of a planned visit by US President Donald Trump to Beijing next month, which has raised speculation about a potential follow-up summit involving Kim.
