Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged North Korea to make “positive contributions to peace” during high-level talks in Pyongyang with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The meeting between the two leaders focused on regional stability, security coordination, and strengthening bilateral relations amid rising geopolitical tensions in East Asia.
Kim Jong Un, in turn, praised China as a key strategic partner and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between the two countries.
Both sides discussed efforts to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, where security concerns remain high due to ongoing military developments in the region.
The talks come as diplomatic engagement between Beijing and Pyongyang continues to deepen, alongside shifting global alliances and increasing regional competition.
Officials highlighted the importance of dialogue in managing tensions and avoiding further escalation in the region.
China has repeatedly called for restraint and negotiation in addressing issues related to the Korean Peninsula.
The meeting also underscored the long-standing political and economic ties between the two countries.
Analysts say the discussions reflect Beijing’s interest in maintaining stability along its northeastern border.
The visit marks another step in strengthening strategic coordination between China and North Korea amid an evolving global security landscape.
