On the occasion of North Korea’s 75th founding anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Both leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with the isolated nation.
According to North Korea’s state media KCNA, Putin emphasized his intention to further solidify the ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ between Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the official name of North Korea. He expressed confidence that their shared efforts would lead to a stronger partnership.
Xi Jinping, in his message, called for deeper strategic communication and cooperation with North Korea. This reinforces the close relationship between China and North Korea.
Last year, Kim Jong Un marked the country’s founding anniversary with a grand parade featuring paramilitary groups and diplomatic exchanges. During these events, he pledged to deepen ties with both China and Russia, underscoring the importance of these partnerships for North Korea.
