PYONGYANG, June 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK and his wife, Ri Sol Ju, welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the airport. After Xi walked down the airstairs, Kim shook hands with him warmly.

Kim held a grand welcome ceremony for Xi at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang. The top leaders of the two parties and the two countries jointly ascended the review stand. Amid a 21-gun salute, the military band played the national anthems of China and the DPRK.

Accompanied by Kim, Xi inspected the honor guard of the three services of the Korean People’s Army. After that, Xi watched a march-past with Kim.

Dressed in festive attire, people from all walks of life in Pyongyang, along with children and teenagers, holding flags, flowers and balloons, extended their sincere welcome to the distinguished Chinese guests with warm applause and cheers.

En route from the airport to Kim Il Sung Square and from Kim Il Sung Square to the Kumsusan State Guesthouse, people of the DPRK lined both sides of the streets, waving to welcome Xi’s arrival.

In a signed article published on Monday on Rodong Sinmun prior to his arrival, Xi said he looks forward to meeting with Kim to discuss the traditional friendship between the two countries, and exchange views on the overall development of bilateral relations. ■

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, accompanied by Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), inspects the honor guard of the three services of the Korean People’s Army in Pyongyang, the DPRK, June 8, 2026. Kim held a grand welcome ceremony for Xi at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, accompanied by Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), inspects the honor guard of the three services of the Korean People’s Army in Pyongyang, the DPRK, June 8, 2026. Kim held a grand welcome ceremony for Xi at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), watch a march-past in Pyongyang, the DPRK, June 8, 2026. Kim held a grand welcome ceremony for Xi at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

People welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

A grand welcome ceremony is held for General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

People welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

People welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

People welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

A grand welcome ceremony is held for General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

A grand welcome ceremony is held for General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

The mounted guards are pictured at a grand welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

This photo taken on June 8, 2026 shows the honor guard at a grand welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

People welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

People welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

People welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)

A military band performs at a grand welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Children welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

People welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

People welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on June 8, 2026. Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the DPRK. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

Le président de la République, Romuald Wadagni, a entamé ce mardi 9 juin 2026 une visite d’amitié et de travail au Sénégal, au Mali et en Guinée-Bissau. Cette tournée s’inscrit dans une dynamique de renforcement de la coopération au sein de l’Union économique et monétaire ouest-africaine (UEMOA).

Après des étapes au Niger, au Burkina Faso, au Togo et en Côte d’Ivoire au début du mois de juin, le président béninois Romuald Wadagni poursuit sa tournée auprès des États membres de l’UEMOA. À compter de ce jour, il effectue des visites d’amitié et de travail en République du Sénégal, en République du Mali et en République de Guinée-Bissau.

Au cours de ces déplacements, le chef de l’État aura des entretiens avec les plus hautes autorités de ces pays. Les discussions porteront notamment sur les perspectives de coopération économique et commerciale, le renforcement de la solidarité entre les peuples ouest-africains ainsi que les enjeux liés à la sécurité régionale.

Selon la présidence de la République, cette série de visites traduit l’importance accordée par le chef de l’État au dialogue avec les pays partenaires et à l’approfondissement de l’intégration au sein de l’espace ouest-africain, qui partage une monnaie commune et une même banque centrale.

PYONGYANG, June 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK and his wife, Ri Sol Ju, welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the airport. After Xi walked down the airstairs, Kim shook hands with him warmly.

In a signed article published on Monday on Rodong Sinmun prior to his arrival, Xi said he looks forward to meeting with Kim to discuss the traditional friendship between the two countries, and exchange views on the overall development of bilateral relations. ■

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and his wife, Ri Sol Ju, welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the airport in Pyongyang on Monday. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and his wife, Ri Sol Ju, welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the airport in Pyongyang on Monday. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and his wife, Ri Sol Ju, welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the airport in Pyongyang on Monday. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, arrives in Pyongyang for a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on June 8, 2026. (Xinhua/Bi Xiaoyang)