Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Reflecting the importance placed on consolidating and developing China North Korea relations, Li Hongzhong will lead a delegation to visit the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of North Korea | North Korea | Relations
On July 25th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference.
Journalist's question: Li Hongzhong, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, will lead a Chinese party and government delegation to visit North Korea from July 26th and attend the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the ceasefire in the Korean War. May I ask if he will hold a meeting with North Korean leaders?
"Regarding the visit of Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Li Hongzhong, to North Korea, the Central United Department has already released a message," Mao Ning said.
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She said that China and North Korea are friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, and the two parties and countries have always maintained a tradition of friendly exchanges. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the ceasefire in the Korean War. China was invited to send a high-level delegation to visit North Korea and attend relevant commemorative activities, reflecting the high importance that both sides attach to consolidating and developing Sino North Korean relations. We believe that this visit is conducive to promoting the healthy and stable development of China North Korea relations, promoting regional peace and stability, and creating conditions for a political solution to the Korean Peninsula issue.
"We will release timely updates on the specific situation of the visit, please keep an eye on it," said Mao Ning.