North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and top Chinese officials have reaffirmed the close military ties between the two communist nations, official media reported Saturday
Kim hosted a Chinese delegation led by politburo member Li Hongzhong at the high-level meeting in Pyongyang on Friday, the state-run Korean Central News Agency reported.
The declaration comes two days after spectacular military parade celebrating the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, known as Victory Day in North Korea.
Li also attended Thursday's parade along with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Kim's sister Kim Yo-jong also met with the Chinese delegation, the South Korean Yonhap news agency reported. It's believed to be the first time she has participated in talks with foreign dignitaries.
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