North Korean and Chinese Foreign Ministers Pledge Stronger Ties and Opposition to Unilateralism

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing on Sunday, agreeing to strengthen bilateral relations and jointly oppose hegemonism and unilateralism. This meeting follows a recent summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where both leaders pledged mutual support and enhanced cooperation.

During the discussions, Choe conveyed Kim's commitment to bolstering ties with China, emphasizing that this is North Korea's unwavering position. Wang affirmed China's intention to solidify bilateral relations, highlighting the necessity of boosting strategic communications and exchanges.

China's Xinhua News Agency reported Wang's opposition to "all forms of hegemonism" and readiness to strengthen cooperation with North Korea in international and regional affairs. Choe expressed North Korea's willingness to closely cooperate with China in multilateral affairs, jointly resist unilateralism and power politics, and promote a fairer and more just world order.

These statements likely refer to both countries' separate confrontations with the United States—China over strategic competitions and North Korea over its nuclear weapons program. The meeting underscores the ongoing efforts by North Korea and China to present a unified front against external pressures.