Kim Jong-un confirmed North Korea's intention to strengthen relations with Russia
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced in a telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin Pyongyang's intention to continue strengthening bilateral relations with Moscow, emphasizing the joint defense of justice and peace in a difficult international situation.
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The message was made on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK in response to congratulations from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un announced the intention of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to continue strengthening relations with Russia. He announced this in a response telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK, TASS reports with reference to the Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA).
According to Kim Jong-un, today the two countries, in a difficult international situation, are strengthening trust and cohesion, and jointly defending justice and peace. He noted that the DPRK and Russia continue to write new pages in the great history of their union.
The DPRK leader emphasized Pyongyang's unchanged intention to expand and deepen cooperation with Moscow. In addition, he expressed confidence in Russia's victory in the "holy war to protect the interests of the country's security and international justice," promising to continue to support the Russian people.
Open Questions
- What specific measures are planned to strengthen cooperation between the DPRK and Russia?
- How will this statement affect the position of other countries in the region?
