Xi congratulates Kim on reelection

President says choice shows trust in DPRK top leader from party, people

President Xi Jinping congratulated Kim Jong-un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on Friday on his reelection as chairman of the State Affairs Commission, and called for working with him to promote bilateral ties.

In the message, Xi extended his warm congratulations and sincere wishes to Kim, and said Kim's reelection demonstrates the trust in and support for him from the DPRK's party and people.