Relations between the DPRK and Russia represent an important factor of stability both in the region and internationally and respond to the interests of the people of the two countries, said DPRK leader Kim Jong-un.
“Kim Jong-un said that the close relations between Korea and Russia are a powerful security mechanism that promotes the well-being of the people of the two countries, mitigates the situation in the region and ensures international strategic stability.” — Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) quotes Kim Jong-un in a meeting in Pyongyang with the Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov.
As previously reported by the Russian Defense Ministry, Belousov arrived in the DPRK on an official visit on Friday.
The North Korean leader “expressed his willingness to further vigorously expand and develop relations between the two countries in all spheres, including political, economic and military, in accordance with the agreements reached at the Korea-Russia summit in Pyongyang in June 2024.” KCNA Notes.
During the meeting, a broad exchange of views took place on issues of deepening and developing a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries “in the field of defense, the protection of sovereignties, the security interests of both states and international justice.” In the context of a sharp change in the situation in the field of regional and international security,” the parties “came to the general opinion,” the agency said in a statement.
KCNA also reports that Belousov held talks with the DPRK Defense Minister on Friday. No Gwang Cheolem.
The Korean Minister highlighted the dynamic exchanges and cooperation between the Defense Ministries of the DPRK and Russia and expressed confidence that the current visit of the Russian military delegation to Pyongyang “will be an important moment that will stimulate friendship, interaction and development of relations between the two parties”. armies of the two countries.
