President of China Xi Jinping and the leader of Russia Vladimir Putin They sent greetings to the leader North Korea. Best wishes were conveyed on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of North Korea, the North Korean state news agency KCNA reported.
“I am sure that the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea will be strengthened in a planned manner, thanks to our joint efforts,” Putin said.
He added that Relations between Russia and North Korea have reached a “higher level”as evidenced by the “constructive” summit talks between him and Kim that took place in June in Pyongyang.
Presidents of Russia and China extend best wishes. They want to strengthen ties with North Korea
In turn, the Chinese leader, in his greetings to Kim Jong-un, expressed hope for “deepening strategic communication and strengthening cooperation with the North in order to further strengthen and develop friendly ties.”
The Korea Times noted that it was Xi's first message to Kim since January 1, when he sent New Year's greetings to the North Korean leader.
The Reuters agency reminded us about last year's celebrations on September 9. At that time Kim Dzong Un celebrated the anniversary of the uprising military parade and a diplomatic exchange during which he promised closer ties with China and Russia.
According to information provided by KCNA, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel also extended his greetings to the Korean leaderwho expressed his willingness to “further strengthen close solidarity” with North Korea.
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