On October 6, 2024, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un to warmly celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Xi Jinping pointed out that 75 years ago, China and the DPRK officially established diplomatic relations, opening a new chapter in the history of bilateral relations, which is of epoch-making significance. Over the past 75 years, the two countries have supported each other in consolidating people's political power and safeguarding national sovereignty, joined hands in strengthening exchanges and cooperation and advancing the socialist development, and worked closely to promote regional peace and stability and safeguard international fairness and justice. The traditional friendship between China and the DPRK has stood the test of the changing times and international landscape, becoming a valuable asset for the two countries and two peoples.

Xi Jinping stressed that he highly values the development of China-DPRK relations, noting that in recent years, he has met with General Secretary Kim Jong Un multiple times and maintained close communication through letters and messages, jointly guiding and promoting the in-depth development of China-DPRK relations. Under the new circumstances of the new era, China is ready to work with the DPRK to take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to strengthen strategic communication and coordination, deepen friendly exchanges and cooperation, and continue to write new chapters for China-DPRK traditional friendship, so as to jointly promote the steady and long-term development of the two countries' socialist cause and bring more benefits to the two peoples.

Kim Jong Un said that 75 years ago, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China officially established diplomatic relations, and bilateral friendly relations have since entered a new historical stage of development. Over the past 75 years, the two parties and countries have upheld their firm belief in the legitimacy of their causes, overcoming various tests and challenges, and advancing courageously on the path of socialism. It is in the fundamental interests of both countries to continuously carry forward and develop the DPRK-China friendship with a time-honored history and fine tradition. The DPRK's party and government will continue to make efforts to consolidate and develop friendly and cooperative relations with China in accordance with the requirements of the new era. Kim Jong Un expressed his wish that the Chinese people, under the leadership of the CPC with General Secretary Xi Jinping at the core, will continue to make new achievements in building a modern socialist country in all respects.