Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent his congratulations to the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Kim Jong-un, on his re-election as general secretary of the Workers' Party during the organization's 9th Congress.
In his message, the president emphasized that Kim's re-election reflects "the great confidence and sincere support of the party, the government and the people" of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea towards the general secretary.
According to a press release from the Chinese Foreign MinistryXi added that it is of great importance that the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) was successfully held at a crucial stage, when the projects of the party and the country are entering a phase that builds on the past and paves the way for the future.
He also stressed that both nations are "friendly socialist neighbors who support each other" and emphasized that "maintaining, consolidating and developing relations between China and North Korea has always been the unwavering policy of the Chinese Party and Government."
President Xi also recalled that, in recent years, he has met with Kim on several occasions, jointly guiding the positive development of relations between Beijing and Pyongyang.
Given the rapid changes taking place in the world and a complex and volatile international landscape, the Chinese head of state assured that he is willing to work with Kim to guide the relevant departments and local authorities on both sides to implement the consensus reached and continuously write new chapters of friendly cooperation between the two countries.
Likewise, to advance the socialist cause of both territories, strengthen the well-being and friendship between the two peoples, and contribute positively to promoting peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region and the world.
On the eve of the election, the Workers' Party of Korea re-elected Kim during the fourth day of its Congress, where it was emphasized that the leader is "the most outstanding statesman who has accomplished great feats for the country and the revolution (...) and the only person who can represent the power and invincibility of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea."
His accumulated merits over the past five years were recognized, such as the creation of Armed Forces capable of facing any threat of aggression and prepared for different conflict scenarios, and the nation's economic growth.
