Chinese Premier Li Qiang will lead a Chinese delegation to North Korea to participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of its ruling party on Friday, North Korean state media KCNA reported.
China’s foreign ministry confirmed Li’s visit from October 9 to 11 in a separate announcement on Tuesday and said China is willing to take the opportunity to strengthen communication and deepen partnerships with North Korea.
A delegation from Russia’s United Russia party, led by chairman Dmitry Medvedev, is also scheduled to attend the event commemorating the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea on Friday, KCNA reported earlier.
China Premier Li Qiang to visit North Korea for ruling party anniversary
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