习近平就朝鲜国庆78周年向朝鲜最高领导人金正恩致贺电(2026-09-09)
*sent a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the 78th anniversary of North Korea's founding (September 9, 2026).
On September 9, 2026, *, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President of China, sent a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK, on the 78th anniversary of North Korea's founding.
*pointed out that over the past 78 years, under the leadership of the Workers' Party of Korea, the Korean people have relied on their own efforts, united and struggled, and promoted the vigorous development of various socialist undertakings in Korea. In particular, in recent years, General Secretary * has led the North Korean Party and people in making every effort to promote economic and social development and achieving a series of development achievements, for which China is sincerely pleased. I believe that the brotherly Korean people will surely achieve the goals and tasks set forth at the Ninth National Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea and continuously create new prospects for the cause of Party and country building.
*emphasized that China and North Korea are friendly socialist neighbors who help each other and share a common destiny. Maintaining, consolidating, and developing China-DPRK relations has always been the unwavering policy of the Chinese Party and government. In June this year, I paid a state visit to the DPRK and met with you again, opening a new chapter in the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries. I am willing to work with Comrade General Secretary to continue to strengthen the strategic guidance of the relations between the two parties and countries, jointly promote the development of the causes of our respective parties and countries, continuously enhance the well-being and friendship of the people of both countries, and make greater contributions to promoting regional and even world peace, stability, development and prosperity.