China’s top diplomat has met North Korean leader Kim Jong‑un in Pyongyang on 10 April 2026, calling for closer coordination between the two countries on major international and regional issues. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need to “further enhance communication and coordination” during the talks, which were held as part of a two‑day visit to the North Korean capital aimed at deepening bilateral ties after years of limited high‑level exchanges.
Open‑source readouts indicate that Wang stressed the importance of maintaining close strategic communication and deepening cooperation in areas such as major regional and global affairs, economic and social development, and responses to external security concerns. North Korean state media report that Kim welcomed the proposals and pledged to promote high‑level exchanges and regular strategic consultations with China, underscoring Pyongyang’s effort to strengthen its relationship with Beijing alongside its warming ties with Moscow.
The meeting comes at a time of heightened regional tension, with North Korea having recently conducted a series of missile tests and facing ongoing scrutiny over its nuclear and ballistic‑missile programs. Chinese officials have publicly reiterated calls for stability on the Korean Peninsula and urged dialogue, while also reaffirming their support for North Korea’s sovereignty and security interests. The talks are being framed as part of a broader effort to stabilize relations between Beijing and Pyongyang after a period in which the pandemic and internal changes in North Korea limited face‑to‑face diplomacy.
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