North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to an announcement from the Beijing Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. No immediate details were provided regarding the date of the meeting. This news comes following Kim's participation in a military parade in China, alongside other foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kim is thus making a rare visit outside his country.