Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese President Xi Jinping will soon hold a summit in Beijing, marking their first talks in more than six years. The meeting will take place at the Great Hall of the People in the capital, as reported by China's state-run China Central Television.

According to Yonhap News Agency, China's foreign ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun, stated that Kim and Xi will hold a summit to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views "in depth on issues of common interest." Guo further mentioned that China aims to strengthen strategic communication with North Korea and deepen experiences in state governance through close exchanges and cooperation. He emphasized China's intent to further develop traditional ties with Pyongyang.

The forthcoming summit, if held, would be the first between the two leaders in more than six years, since their last meeting in Pyongyang in June 2019. Kim was in Beijing for a third day after arriving aboard his private armored train with his daughter and heir apparent, Ju-ae, to attend the parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Shortly after the military parade, Kim appeared again shoulder to shoulder with Xi and Putin at a reception hosted by the Chinese president and held a summit with Putin.