Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un to hold talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un will meet for talks, Beijing said Thursday as the North Korean leader was in China on a rare foreign visit.

1news.media informs, citing Al Arabiya, Kim arrived in Beijing on Tuesday accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae, in his second reported trip abroad in six years and first to China since 2019.

His attendance at the parade was the first time he was seen with Xi and Putin at the same event.

Beijing said Thursday that Kim and Xi will have a meeting.

“The two... leaders will hold talks and have an in-depth exchange of views on China-DPRK relations and issues of common concern,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, using the acronym for North Korea.

“China is willing to work with the DPRK to strengthen strategic communication... deepen the exchange of experience in governance,” Guo added.