In a landmark diplomatic event, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, welcomed Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, to Beijing on Thursday. This face-to-face encounter marks the first time the two leaders have met in six years.
Against a backdrop of evolving regional dynamics, the talks underscored both sides' commitment to strategic dialogue and potential areas of cooperation. The meeting took place in Beijing's central diplomatic district, drawing global attention to the China-DPRK relationship.
Xi Jinping said he was "very pleased to meet" Kim Jong Un again after such a long interval, highlighting the enduring personal rapport between the two. Observers are now watching closely to see how this reunion will shape future economic and diplomatic initiatives in the region.
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Xi Jinping: very glad to meet with Kim Jong Un again after six years
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