Global Leaders Celebrate North Korea's Founding Anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of North Korea's founding anniversary. Both leaders emphasized strengthening strategic partnerships. Last year, Kim Jong Un marked the day with a paramilitary parade and diplomatic exchanges.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have extended their greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of North Korea's founding anniversary, according to state media KCNA.

Putin expressed his confidence that the comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will be strengthened through joint efforts.

Additionally, Xi Jinping called for deeper strategic communication and cooperation with North Korea in his message. Last year, Kim Jong Un marked the founding day with a parade of paramilitary groups and vowed to deepen ties with China and Russia through diplomatic exchanges.

(With inputs from agencies.)