Beijing, June 8 -- Ahead of his meeting with North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that he looks forward to discussing the partnership and exchanging views on the overall development of bilateral relations, China Daily reported.

As per China Daily, Xi made the remarks in a signed article published on Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of North Korea--ahead of a state visit slated for Monday and Tuesday, which comes in seven years.

Xi Jinping highlighted how China and North Korea are "friendly socialist neighbours" who share a common future and stand by each other, with an "unbreakable and enduring" traditional friendship despite the developments in the international landscape.

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