North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently met with Russian Secretary of Security Council Sergei Shoigu to discuss deepening strategic dialogue and cooperation between their two countries. The meeting, as reported by the Korean Central News Agency, also touched on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Kim Jong Un expressed gratitude for the development of ties between North Korea and Russia, promising to further enhance cooperation in various areas based on their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty signed earlier this year. The treaty, signed in June during a meeting between Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang, serves as a foundation for strengthening collaboration in politics, economy, and culture.
The meeting between Kim Jong Un and Sergei Shoigu highlights the ongoing efforts of North Korea and Russia to solidify their relationship and work together to defend their shared security interests in the region and beyond.