China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, is set to lead a party and government delegation to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) from April 11 to 13. The official goodwill visit, announced by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations.
During his visit, Zhao will attend the opening ceremony of the \"China-DPRK Friendship Year,\" signaling a commitment to deepening ties and fostering cooperation.
Zhao Leji holds significant positions as a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and as the chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. His delegation's visit comes at the invitation of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK government, highlighting the mutual interest in enhancing diplomatic relations.
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