Kim Jong Un meets top Chinese official in diplomatic talks

The meeting was convened shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korean leader Kim Jong‑un, during which Xi pledged closer diplomatic, law‑enforcement and military cooperation. Senior officials from both sides gathered to discuss how the commitments made in Pyongyang would be implemented.

Discussion points included the expansion of diplomatic channels, joint law‑enforcement training, and enhanced military collaboration such as shared exercises and technology exchanges. The parties also reviewed progress on economic and humanitarian projects and reaffirmed their shared goal of regional stability. Representatives from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with defense ministry officials, were present.

The meeting signals a deepening of China‑North Korea ties and may influence the broader security dynamics on