North Korea and Russia agreed to increase military and economic cooperation.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un discussed follow-up steps for his visit to Russia at a formal meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party politburo . Last week, Kim returned from a week-long visit to Russia.
During the visit, Kim met Russian President Vladimir Putin. They agreed to increase military and economic cooperation.
On Wednesday (20/9/2023), Kim briefed the politburo of the Labor Party’s central committee regarding his visit. During the meeting, politburo members explored various ways to implement the results of the agreement with Russia in a practical and comprehensive manner. They also formulated constructive long-term steps to develop relations with Russia.
“He (Kim Jong-un) emphasized the need to strengthen close contacts and cooperation between related fields of the two countries to expand and develop cooperation in every field as a whole,” said a report by the state news agency, KCNA .
KCNA also said Kim’s visit placed bilateral relations on a new strategic level in response to the demands of a new era, and brought about radical changes in the world’s geo-political situation.
Seoul and Washington have expressed concerns that Russia may seek to acquire ammunition from North Korea, to add to dwindling ammunition supplies amid the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Pyongyang is seeking technological assistance for the development of its nuclear and missile programs.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, in his speech at the UN General Assembly, said that if Russia helped North Korea advance its weapons program, it would be a direct provocation. Seoul and its allies will not remain silent.
Source : Republika
