Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

When asked about Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference on Wednesday that China and the DPRK are friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers. Maintaining, consolidating and developing bilateral relations has always been steadfast strategic guideline of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese government. 

Wang's visit is an important step by both sides to implement the consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and two countries and to promote the development of bilateral relations, said Mao. China is willing to work with the DPRK to strengthen strategic communication, enhance exchanges and cooperation, and advance the traditional friendly and cooperative relations between China and the DPRK. 

At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs, will visit the DPRK from April 9 to 10, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.

Global Times