Mon Sep 09 14:45:23 UTC 2024: ## Putin and Xi Send Greetings to Kim Jong Un on North Korea’s Anniversary
**Pyongyang, DPRK (September 9, 2024):** Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have sent congratulatory messages to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the country’s founding anniversary, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
In his message, Putin reaffirmed the “comprehensive strategic partnership” between Russia and North Korea, emphasizing its strengthening through joint efforts.
The specific year of North Korea’s founding was not mentioned in the report.
The greetings come amidst heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula and growing international concerns over North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.
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