[69088] Reports: Xi Jinping expected to visit North Korea next week

Reports: Xi Jinping expected to visit North Korea next week

According to reports relying on intelligence sources and news agencies in South Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to depart for an official visit to North Korea as early as next week. The reports were relayed by several Iranian media outlets, including آخرین خبر, SNN.ir|خبرگزاری دانشجو, and فارس بین‌الملل و سیاست خارجی, which cite South Korea's official news agency.

According to reports from the 'Yonhap' agency as cited in 'آخرین خبر', there is a high probability that the visit will not be merely ceremonial, but will focus on mediation efforts. The sources indicate that China may attempt to bridge the wide gaps between Pyongyang and Washington with the goal of leading to the renewal of diplomatic contacts between the countries.

The 'Fars' news agency, known for Iran's official political line supporting anti-Western positions, noted that the visit was confirmed by intelligence sources in South Korea, who assess that the move is coordinated to influence the strategic balance in the region. As of now, no official response has been issued by Beijing or Pyongyang regarding the exact date of the visit or its full agenda.