North Korea Workers' Party of Korea leaders show strong desire to strengthen relations with China visit. China and North Korea have designated this year, the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, as the ``Year of China-North Korea Friendship'' Experts say that North Korea has intentions to promote cooperation between China, Russia, and North Korean, including Russia, with a view to countering Japan, the United States, and South Korea.
In response, Mr. Kim expressed his strong desire for the bilateral relationship to open a new historical chapter.