The Korean Central Information Agency reported that Kim Jong UN received Lavrov on July 12 in Vonsan. During the conversation, views were exchanged for important issues related to the Pyongyang summit for 2024 and the development of bilateral relations, and both sides spoke about their assessments of the international situation. Both sides emphasized: “The positions are completely compared.”
The agency added: “Comrade Kim Jong UN said that Russia and North Korea share opinions on all strategic issues, as expected in relations between the allies, noting that this shows a high strategic level of relations between Russia and North Korea.”
Both parties emphasized that they will protect each other’s main interests, motivate the development of bilateral relations and demonstrate their solidarity “on the path of building a bright future for the people” two countries, according to the spirit of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. “
The second round of strategic consultations took place at the level of foreign ministers of Russia and North Korea in Vonsan.
Lavrov visits North Korea from July 11 to 13.
Source: “TASS”
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