In a solemn announcement, the Chinese foreign ministry offered deep condolences over the passing of Kim Yong Nam, former chairman of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. He died on Monday at age 97 after an illness.
At a daily news briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "Kim was an old friend of the Chinese people. During his lifetime, he led delegations to the Chinese mainland many times and made important contributions to promoting the traditional friendly and cooperative relations between our two countries."
Kim's diplomatic journeys were more than protocol trips – they were bridges of friendship 🌉🤝. His warmth and dedication helped shape decades of DPRK-China ties, leaving a legacy that both sides will remember fondly.
China extends its sincere sympathies to Kim's family and acknowledges his lasting impact on the cooperation and mutual respect that bind the Chinese mainland and the DPRK. His memory will continue to inspire future exchanges.
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China sends condoles over former DPRK official Kim Yong Nam's Passing
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