Kim Jong Un meets Chinese President for the first time since historic Korean talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met China’s Xi Jinping for the first time since historic intra-Korean talks and pledged to shut down its nuclear weapons program. It is Kim’s second visit to China in a several weeks.

"Xi held talks with Kim and hosted a welcome banquet for him," China's state-run Xinhua agency reported on Tuesday. Chinese state media have confirmed that the leaders shared a “cordial and friendly atmosphere” during the talks and a luncheon in the Chinese city of Dalian.

The duo discussed bilateral relations between Beijing and Pyongyang as well as “issues of common concern.”

"Xi held talks with Kim and hosted a welcome banquet for him," China's state-run Xinhua agency reported on Tuesday.

It is Kim’s second trip to neighboring China since March, when he met Xi during his first foreign trip since taking office. After the talks Kim indicated that Pyongyang may be ready for denuclearization.

Source: RT/Xinhua