China Is Subjected To Western Sanctions, Kim Jong-un Sends A Message Inviting Xi Jinping To Face Challenge Together

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Source: Commons Wikimedia)

JAKARTA - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for stronger strategic communication, as well as unity with China to overcome enemy forces.

"Kim sent a message to intensify strategic communication between the two parties, on the basis of a deep brotherhood," the Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) said without specifying the timing of the message, as reported by The Korea Herald. Meanwhile, as quoted from Indonesian.cri.cn, this message was delivered on Monday, March 22 yesterday.

"It emphasizes the need to strengthen unity and cooperation between the two parties and the two countries to overcome all challenges and measures that hinder enemy forces," continued KCNA.

Kim Jong-un described in detail the steps North Korea took during the party congress in January, including establishing policies to strengthen the country's defense capabilities, inter-Korean relations and North Korea's relations with the United States.

Kim Jong-un also expressed his belief that the cooperation between North Korea and China will be stronger, in accordance with the times and in accordance with the wishes, desires and main interests of the two countries, said KCNA.

KCNA said Xi also stressed the traditional China-North Korea friendship is a valuable asset for the two countries and promised to make a positive contribution to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula in his spoken message to leader Kim.

"Saying that the international and regional situation is undergoing major changes, he expressed his willingness to make a new positive contribution to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and achieving peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region," he added according to KCNA.

The latest exchange of messages appears aimed at strengthening ties between allies amid Beijing's deepening rivalry with the United States and halting denuclearization talks between Pyongyang and Washington.

In addition, Beijing is also faced with sanctions imposed by the European Union, the United States and its allies in connection with allegations of genocide of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang on Monday, March 22 yesterday.