Birthday gesture from North Korean leader Kim to Putin! 'I reiterate my unwavering support'

According to the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) report, Kim sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his birthday.

Kim argued that Russia is a "strong and prosperous country" under Putin's leadership and said, "I am pleased to have a good friendship with you and to open a new page for the development of relations between our countries." he said.

Emphasizing that the "unchangeable" policy and personal preference of the North Korean government is to expand the strategic partnership with Russia, Kim said, "I reiterate my unwavering support to you and the Russian Federation, with my high belief that the sacred war of justice waged by the Russian people to defend the country's sovereignty, security interests and territorial integrity will definitely result in their victory." made his assessment.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia's Eastern Siberia region in September 2023 was the beginning of a new era in Pyongyang-Moscow relations.

Nine months after this visit, Putin paid an official visit to North Korea, and a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement was signed between the two countries.

Russian leader Putin stated that with the agreement, if one of the parties is attacked, the other party undertakes to provide military aid.

North Korean leader Kim also described the agreement as a "pact" and emphasized that relations had been elevated to the level of "high alliance".