CPC felicitates Workers’ Party of Korea on 9th Congress

BEIJING: The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee has sent a congratulatory message on the convening of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), reaffirming close ties between the two socialist parties.

In its message, the CPC described the WPK as the strong leadership core of the revolutionary and construction undertakings of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). It praised the party for uniting and leading the DPRK people in advancing the country’s socialist cause and achieving notable accomplishments.

The message highlighted that in recent years, under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the WPK, the party has implemented its five-point Party-building line for the new era, adhered firmly to the socialist path, and prioritised economic development and improvements in people’s livelihoods. The CPC said it was sincerely pleased with the progress made.

Describing the Ninth Congress as a significant political event for both the party and the people of the DPRK, the CPC noted that the gathering would set strategic plans and priorities for the party’s development and the country’s economic progress in the coming years.

“We wish that, under the strong leadership of the WPK Central Committee with General Secretary Kim Jong Un at its helm, the DPRK people will continue to achieve new and greater accomplishments in their socialist construction,” the message stated.

The CPC emphasised that both China and the DPRK are socialist countries led by communist parties. It added that, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of both nations, bilateral relations have entered a new historical period.

Reaffirming its commitment to strengthening ties, the CPC said it attaches great importance to developing friendly and cooperative relations with the WPK. It expressed willingness to enhance communication and exchanges, deepen cooperation in party-building and state governance, and jointly promote the steady development of China-DPRK relations in the interests of regional peace, stability, and prosperity.