DPRK leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed Pyongyang’s unwavering commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with Beijing, describing the DPRK-China friendship as an unshakeable alliance that continues to flourish despite the shifting global order, KCNA reported on Wednesday.

In a congratulatory message to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Kim lauded the enduring camaraderie between the two socialist neighbors, noting that the bond, born in the crucible of shared struggle, has only strengthened with time.

According to KCNA, Kim praised the "joint struggle for socialism" uniting the two peoples, noting that the traditional friendship forged by their forebears continues to develop as both nations advance toward self-reliant prosperity.

"It is the steadfast stand of our Party and the government of the Republic to steadily develop the traditional DPRK-China friendship no matter how the international situation may change," the message read.

Kim extended heartfelt wishes for China’s continued progress under Xi’s leadership and expressed confidence that the Chinese people would "achieve greater prosperity and happiness" in the years ahead.

He also reaffirmed Pyongyang’s readiness to collaborate closely with Beijing "to defend peace and stability in the region and globally through close strategic communication and cooperation."

A pillar of regional stability

The exchange underscores the DPRK’s principled commitment to socialist solidarity and regional peace, even as Western powers escalate confrontation and impose sanctions aimed at undermining independent nations.

Both the DPRK and China have repeatedly resisted unilateral interference in regional affairs, calling instead for a multipolar order grounded in mutual respect and sovereignty.

In recent months, high-level interactions between Pyongyang and Beijing have intensified, signaling a renewed era of trust and coordination. The DPRK’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met with senior Chinese officials in Beijing last week, reaffirming both sides’ resolve to deepen cooperation on political, economic, and security fronts.

These engagements build on decades of fraternity dating back to the Korean War, when Chinese volunteers fought shoulder-to-shoulder with Korean soldiers in defense of the peninsula.

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