SEOUL: The North Korean and Chinese leaders expressed their desire to further strengthen their ties as they exchanged messages marking the 60th anniversary of their countries' defense treaty.

In a message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said it is "the fixed stand" of his government to "ceaselessly develop the friendly and cooperative relations" between the countries, the state-run Korean Central News Agency said.

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