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China's Premier Li Qiang is heading to North Korea for the ruling party's 80th anniversary celebrations. Vietnam's top leader To Lam will also attend, marking the first Vietnamese leadership visit in nearly two decades. Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev and Laos' president are joining the international delegation. The anniversary is expected to feature a major military parade that might showcase new missile technology.

Key Points: China Premier Li Qiang Joins Kim Jong Un Party Anniversary

  • Chinese Premier Li Qiang leads government delegation for October 9-11 visit
  • Vietnam's To Lam makes first visit by Vietnamese leader in 18 years
  • Russia's Dmitry Medvedev to participate in Workers Party celebrations
  • North Korea expected to hold large-scale military parade for anniversary
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China Premier to attend N Korea's ruling party's 80th anniv; Vietnam, Laos, Russia leaders to also visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang leads delegation to North Korea's 80th party anniversary with Vietnam, Laos, and Russia leaders also attending celebrations.

"China is willing to take the opportunity to strengthen communication and deepen partnerships with North Korea - China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson"

Beijing / Seoul, October 7

China's Premier Li Qiang and Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, will visit North Korea to mark celebrations of the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers Party of Korea on Friday, North Korean media has reported according to reports from state media of China and South Korea.

The Chinese Premier is leading a government delegation to North Korea during his October 9-11 visit, according to Xinhua.

A spokesperson of China's foreign ministry confirmed Li's visit on Tuesday and said tha China is willing to take the opportunity to strengthen communication and deepen partnerships with North Korea.

Earlier on September 4, Chinese President Xi Jinping had met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un in Beijing.

Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, will also pay a State visit to North Korea at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to attend the celebrations.

To's three-day visit starting Thursday, would mark the first trip to North Korea by a Vietnamese leader in 18 years.

Laos' President Thongloun Sisoulith has also been invited for the event.

Meanwhile, TASS reported that the Chairman of United Russia Party, Dmitry Medvedev, will participate in the celebrations.

The Workers Party of Korea was established in 1945 and currently acts as the ruling party in North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un. The anniversary of its founding is celebrated on October 10.

Yonhap reported that North Korea is expected to hold a large-scale military parade to celebrate the party anniversary. The South Korean military earlier said the North may stage a nighttime parade involving tens of thousands of personnel.

The news outlet reported that Pyongyang has staged a military parade on party anniversaries that end in zero or five.

Further, the report said that analysts have raised views that Pyongyang may showcase the next-generation Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile under development during the military parade or test-launch it around the anniversary.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Another military parade in North Korea? Meanwhile, ordinary citizens suffer. These authoritarian regimes spending billions on weapons while their people struggle for basic necessities. So sad to see this reality.
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Arjun K
China-Russia-North Korea axis is becoming stronger. India needs to be strategic in its foreign policy. Our relationships with US, Japan, and ASEAN countries become even more crucial now. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who has studied international relations, this is classic power politics. China maintaining its influence in the region while the world focuses on other conflicts. Smart move geopolitically, but worrying for regional stability.
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Vikram M
The mention of new ICBM development is alarming. North Korea's missile tests affect regional security, and India should voice concern about nuclear proliferation in our neighborhood. Peace should be the priority.
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Michael C
While I understand the strategic concerns, I think we should also acknowledge that every country has the right to celebrate its historical milestones. The focus should be on encouraging dialogue and peaceful cooperation in the region.
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Ananya R
Vietnam's participation is interesting given their own history with China. Shows how complex regional politics can be. Hope India's diplomatic corps is taking notes and building our own strategic partnerships. 🙏

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