North Korean and Chinese leaders have expressed the desire to further strengthen their bilateral strategic ties in the face of hostile foreign adversaries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchanged messages marking the 60th anniversary of their countries’ defense treaty today.

President Xi said that China and North Korea have unswervingly supported each other and he wishes to lead bilateral relations to rise to new levels to the benefit their peoples.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that hostile forces have become more desperate in their challenge and obstructive moves due to the bilateral treaty of the two countries.