The opening of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and PRC on Oct. 6, 1949 marked a historic occasion in developing the bilateral friendly relations, the article says, adding:

The DPRK-China friendship with a long history and tradition is a precious legacy bequeathed by the revolutionaries of the elder generations of the two countries and unbreakable friendship that stood severe storm and test.

The peoples of the DPRK and China have supported and encouraged each other in the efforts to build socialism and reunify the country while struggling shoulder to shoulder.

In this course, the DPRK and China have boosted cooperation and exchange in different fields, strengthening their friendly bonds.

The long-standing mutual support and solidarity and close cooperation between the two peoples have contributed to promoting the socialist construction, strengthening international unity and advancing global independence.

The DPRK-China friendly relations have grown stronger under the deep care of the top leaders of the two countries in the new century.

The Korean people will as ever firmly join hands with the Chinese people and strive hard to ensure peace and stability in Northeast Asia and the rest of the world, build socialism and reunify the country.

They will make all efforts to steadily develop the friendship, the common wealth of the two countries.

The DPRK-China friendship will invariably be carried forward and developed generation after generation.