Xi Jinping returns as president of China, Kim Jong Un and Putin congratulate

Pyongyang –

Xi Jinping was re-elected for the third time to lead the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), securing his rule as President of China. North Korean President Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin also congratulated Xi.

“Please accept my warmest congratulations to you on the good news that you have been re-elected Secretary General of the Central Committee of the Party,” reads the message. Kim reported by the North Korean news agency, KCNAquoted by AFPSunday (23/10/2022).

“I, together with you, will shape a brighter future for DPRK-China relations that meet the needs of the times,” he said. Kimusing the acronym of the official name of North Korea.

China is North Korea’s longtime ally and economic benefactor, their relationship was forged in the bloodshed of the Korean War, when Mao Zedong sent millions of “volunteers” to fight UN-led forces. from the United States.

Relations between the two countries have fluctuated over the years due to Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions, but both have worked to improve their relations.

Putin also congratulates

In line with Kim Jong Un, Putin also sent his “warmest congratulations” to Xi Jinping.

“It is with pleasure that we continue our constructive dialogue and our close cooperation aimed at strengthening … strategic cooperation between our countries,” Putin said, according to a Kremlin statement, wishing Xi prosperity and “new successes”.

As is well known, Xi Jinping made a new story after being elected Secretary General of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for the third time. Xi’s election to lead the ruling Chinese party at the same time secures him the power of president of China for a third term.

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