Russian, North Korean Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
Quick Look
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met in Moscow to discuss boosting bilateral cooperation and regional/international security.
- Choe Son Hui also held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.
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Why It Matters
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow, following Choe Son Hui's reception by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
MOSCOW, July 20. /TASS/. It is important for Moscow and Pyongyang to see how they can spur up their bilateral cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"Today, our task, esteemed Comrade Minister, is to see which additional impetus can be given to cooperation both in the bilateral format and on what concerns regional and international security," he said at a meeting with visiting North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
The top North Korean diplomat arrived in Russia on an official visit at Lavrov’ invitation, the Russian foreign ministry said earlier. On Sunday, she was received by Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin. The meeting was also attended by Lavrov and Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Moscow and Pyongyang will identify and pursue additional areas for bilateral cooperation.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific areas of cooperation will be prioritized?
- What are the concrete outcomes of these discussions?
