North Korea and China affirm strengthened cooperation in Beijing

North Korea's Foreign Minister met with China's Premier in Beijing, affirming a commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation and safeguard mutual interests. The meeting, reported by KCNA, saw North Korea's Choe Son Hui and China's Li Qiang discuss enhancing ties with a strategic, long-term perspective. This follows Kim Jong Un's recent visit to Beijing. North Korea reiterated its stance on its nuclear program, while China, a UN Security Council member, supports international efforts to curb Pyongyang's nuclear development.