During the whole course of his revolutionary life, President Kim Il Sung paid more than 40 visits to China and forged special personal relations and deepened friendly feelings with Comrades Mao Zedong, Zhou Enlai, Deng Xiaoping and other Chinese leaders of elder generations.
Among those recorded in history of the DPRK-PRC friendship, there is his official visit to the People’s Republic of China from September 15 to 26 in 1982, 40 years ago.
As his visit was made only four days after the 12th Congress of the Communist Party of China was closed, it had great significance in the development of the bilateral friendship as well as the situation of world politics. Thus, it drew great interest and attention of the peoples of Asia and the rest of the world, to say nothing of the peoples of the two countries.
The Party, government and people of China accorded cordial hospitality and warm welcome to President Kim Il Sung with all sincerity.
At that time, according to the decision of the State Council of China on simplifying the diplomatic etiquette, a person of vice-ministerial level used to receive a head of foreign state at a station. However, Deng Xiaoping and other leading officials of the Chinese Party and government changed the receiving plan, saying that they had to go to the station as it would be improper if they did not personally greet Comrade Kim Il Sung, being bound by the protocol formalities, and that they should also accompany him on his provincial tour.
Thus, the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Central Committee of the CPC and Director of the Central Counselor Committee, the Premier of the State Council, the Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the PRC, the Vice-Premier of the State Council, the Vice-Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Central Committee of the CPC, the Minister of Defence, the Foreign Minister and other senior officials of the Chinese Party and government greeted the President at Beijing railway station and Comrade Deng Xiaoping accompanied him on a long journey from Beijing to Chengdu.
The sincere hospitality and warm welcome accorded to the President by the Party, government and people of China proved to the entire world the deepness and exceptionality of personal relations forged between the leaders of the DPRK and PRC as well as the credibility and firmness of friendship and unity between the peoples of the two countries.
During the visit, he expressed his support to the programme of construction for socialist modernization set forth by the CPC and warmly congratulated the CPC on its successful 12th Congress.
Saying that the peoples of the two countries have always valued the friendship of revolutionary comrades-in-arms forged by blood and the ties of class brothers, and invariably consolidated and developed the relations of friendship even in the face of all sorts of trials and ordeals, he expressed his will to exert all efforts for strengthening and developing the bilateral friendship.
The immortal exploits performed by President Kim Il Sung in the chronicles of the DPRK-PRC friendship will shine forever through centuries and generations along with the ever-developing friendship between the two countries.
More From Pyongyang Times
Political parties and organizations of different countries made public statements on the occasion of the June 25-July 27 month of
June 30, 2025
Political parties and organizations of different countries made public statements on the occasion of the June 25-July 27 month of
All kinds of crimes are happening in Western society. Child abuse is rife in Japan. The police agency of Japan announced on June 5
June 30, 2025
All kinds of crimes are happening in Western society. Child abuse is rife in Japan. The police agency of Japan announced on June 5
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the hostile policy of the US and the West in an international forum of scientist
June 30, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the hostile policy of the US and the West in an international forum of scientist
The Chollima General Building-materials Factory is boosting production by strengthening its technical forces. “Now that
June 30, 2025
The Chollima General Building-materials Factory is boosting production by strengthening its technical forces. “Now that
A delegation of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation headed by Minister Olga Lyubimova, arrived in Pyongyang on June
June 30, 2025
A delegation of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation headed by Minister Olga Lyubimova, arrived in Pyongyang on June
People are now touched by the admirable deed of Choe Ju Ok, a teacher of Inhung Junior Middle School in Moranbong District,
June 30, 2025
People are now touched by the admirable deed of Choe Ju Ok, a teacher of Inhung Junior Middle School in Moranbong District,
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Kim Im Hyok, a woman centenarian living in neighbourhood unit No. 16
June 30, 2025
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Kim Im Hyok, a woman centenarian living in neighbourhood unit No. 16
Pyongyang Municipality has increased the output of dairy products by 30 percent and the production and storage capacity three
June 29, 2025
Pyongyang Municipality has increased the output of dairy products by 30 percent and the production and storage capacity three
The Sangwon Cement Complex has completed its first half-yearly plan ahead of schedule. While conducting the frontline-style
June 29, 2025
The Sangwon Cement Complex has completed its first half-yearly plan ahead of schedule. While conducting the frontline-style
Different units in the mining industry sector fulfilled their first half-yearly national economic plans ahead of schedule. The
June 29, 2025
Different units in the mining industry sector fulfilled their first half-yearly national economic plans ahead of schedule. The
Ryomyong (Dawn) Street in the capital city of Pyongyang is located in the area of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the supreme
June 29, 2025
Ryomyong (Dawn) Street in the capital city of Pyongyang is located in the area of the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the supreme
Villagers of neighbourhood unit No. 42 of Ansan-dong No. 2 in Phyongchon District, Pyongyang, say as follows whenever they see a
June 29, 2025
Villagers of neighbourhood unit No. 42 of Ansan-dong No. 2 in Phyongchon District, Pyongyang, say as follows whenever they see a
The DPRK embassy in Moscow hosted a reception on June 23 to mark the first anniversary of the historic DPRK-Russia Pyongyang
June 28, 2025
The DPRK embassy in Moscow hosted a reception on June 23 to mark the first anniversary of the historic DPRK-Russia Pyongyang
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would continuously build up its defence capabilities in a meeting with graduates
June 28, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia would continuously build up its defence capabilities in a meeting with graduates
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Kim Yun Sil, living in neighbourhood unit No. 27 in Kingol-dong of
June 28, 2025
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a birthday spread to Kim Yun Sil, living in neighbourhood unit No. 27 in Kingol-dong of
Schoolchildren are now enjoying camping in the Mangyongdae Children's Camp in the suburbs of Pyongyang. At the camp located at the
June 28, 2025
Schoolchildren are now enjoying camping in the Mangyongdae Children's Camp in the suburbs of Pyongyang. At the camp located at the
The food crisis in Yemen is getting more serious due to long-term economic decline, continuous conflict and severe weather
June 27, 2025
The food crisis in Yemen is getting more serious due to long-term economic decline, continuous conflict and severe weather
In Neighbourhood Unit No. 17 in Sonnae-dong of Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, there is a family growing saplings of good species
June 27, 2025
In Neighbourhood Unit No. 17 in Sonnae-dong of Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, there is a family growing saplings of good species
Wasan Primary School in Sosong District, Pyongyang, which was awarded the title of Twice Honoured Red Flag School, is well-known
June 27, 2025
Wasan Primary School in Sosong District, Pyongyang, which was awarded the title of Twice Honoured Red Flag School, is well-known
The children’s intelligence development technology exchange company under Pyongyang Teachers Training College has developed in a
June 27, 2025
The children’s intelligence development technology exchange company under Pyongyang Teachers Training College has developed in a
More Articles