North Korea announced on the 2nd that it actively supports Chinese President Xi Jinping's concept of international order ahead of Chairman Kim Jong Un's visit to China.
The North Korean Foreign Ministry, through Vice Minister Park Myung-ho, noted that "President Xi's proposal for a global governance initiative at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit demonstrates a commitment to establishing a fair and equal international order," adding that "it has very positive significance in upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter."
The global governance initiative presented by President Xi at the 25th meeting of the SCO summit council, which opened on the 31st of last month, contains claims that China positions itself as an 'alternative' to the international order opposing the United States. President Xi stated, "Every country, regardless of size, strength, or wealth, should equally participate in, decide upon, and benefit from global governance," and emphasized, "We will promote the democratization of international relations and enhance the representation and voice of developing countries."
Vice Minister Park claimed, "The United States and Western forces openly commit injustices by infringing upon the sovereignty and interests of numerous countries around the world to secure hegemonic positions and dominance," while stressing that "actively promoting the establishment of a fair and equal international order to prevent the coercion and arbitrary acts of the United States and the West is an essential task for world peace and sustained development."
He continued, "North Korea and China have mutually supported each other against hegemony and dominance for a long time," and emphasized that "cooperation between North Korea and China to uphold international justice and fairness will be further strengthened in the future."