Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un following his reelection as president of the State Affairs Commission, as reported by North Korean state media.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been reappointed as the chief of the State Affairs Commission, solidifying his leadership position. He has since expressed gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for congratulating him on his reelection as president of state affairs, voicing hope for continued strong ties between the two nations.