This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a parliament session at the Supreme Peoples Assembly, which was held on Sept. 20-21, 2025 in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would promote relations with China “more vigorously,” state media KCNA reported on Tuesday (September 23, 2025).
Mr. Kim’s comments were made in a reply to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s congratulatory message on North Korea’s founding anniversary, KCNA said.
Mr. Kim also said he could “feel well enough” China’s support during his visit earlier this month to Beijing where he watched a military parade alongside Mr. Xi, KCNA added.
Mr. Xi stood side-by-side with Mr. Kim during the World War Two anniversary event in Beijing and held a separate bilateral meeting, their first in six years.
China is a major backer and an economic lifeline for North Korea.
Meanwhile, Mr. Kim earlier said there was no reason to avoid talks with the U.S. if Washington stopped insisting his country gave up nuclear weapons, but he would never abandon the nuclear arsenal to end sanctions.
Published – September 23, 2025 09:07 am IST
