North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, acknowledge people on a street in Pyongyang, North Korea.
In pictures: Kim Jong Un welcomes Xi Jinping in Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, acknowledge people on a street in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Updated 7:07 AM EDT, Fri June 21, 2019

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un have pledged to work toward "peace and stability" on the Korean peninsula during the Chinese President's historic visit to North Korea.

"The friendship between China and DPRK conforms to the wishes of people from both countries," Xi said according to a report in Chinese state media.

His visit marks the first time a Chinese leader has traveled to North Korea in 14 years.

Kim and Xi walk past the honor guard at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang.
Kim and Xi walk past the honor guard at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang.
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Xi and Kim wave to people as the motorcade heads to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Xi and Kim wave to people as the motorcade heads to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Chinese and North Korean flags are displayed during a mass gymnastic performance at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Chinese and North Korean flags are displayed during a mass gymnastic performance at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Spectators wave Chinese and North Korean flags as Kim, left, Xi, attend the gymnastic performance at the May Day Stadium.
Spectators wave Chinese and North Korean flags as Kim, left, Xi, attend the gymnastic performance at the May Day Stadium.
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News footage of Xi, left, being greeted in Pyongyang by Kim is shown on a large screen outside a shopping mall in Beijing.
News footage of Xi, left, being greeted in Pyongyang by Kim is shown on a large screen outside a shopping mall in Beijing.
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Kim, center right; his wife Ri Sol Ju, right; Xi, center left; and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a photo at Kumsusan guest house in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Kim, center right; his wife Ri Sol Ju, right; Xi, center left; and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a photo at Kumsusan guest house in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Xi and Kim wave from an open top limousine as they travel along a street in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Xi and Kim wave from an open top limousine as they travel along a street in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Kim, center right, his wife Ri Sol Ju, right, Xi Jinping, center left, and his wife Peng Liyuan attend at a banquet in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Kim, center right, his wife Ri Sol Ju, right, Xi Jinping, center left, and his wife Peng Liyuan attend at a banquet in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Kim, fourth right, and Xi, fifth left, meet at Kumsusan guest house in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Kim, fourth right, and Xi, fifth left, meet at Kumsusan guest house in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Xi, center, is welcomed by North Korean children at Pyongyang International Airport.
Xi, center, is welcomed by North Korean children at Pyongyang International Airport.
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Kim, center right, and his wife Ri Sol Ju, right,Xi Jinping, center left, and his wife Peng Liyuan receive flowers from children during a mass gymnastic performance at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Kim, center right, and his wife Ri Sol Ju, right,Xi Jinping, center left, and his wife Peng Liyuan receive flowers from children during a mass gymnastic performance at the May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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