Chinese Foreign Minister Calls for Closer Relations During Meeting with Kim Jong Un

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and called for stronger bilateral ties between the two countries. Wang Yi also held talks with his North Korean counterpart, the country's foreign minister. The diplomatic meetings come as China maintains its role as North Korea's primary economic partner and diplomatic ally, despite international sanctions over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. The talks underscore Beijing's continued engagement with North Korea as both countries navigate complex relationships with the United States and regional security concerns on the Korean Peninsula.