In a recent statement on Monday, the Kremlin announced that Russia is actively fostering relations with its “partner,” North Korea. The commitment to strengthen ties comes after the leaders of the two nations, President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, met at the Vostochny space launch centre in Russia last year. During the meeting, President Putin pledged support for North Korea’s satellite development.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized the significance of North Korea as Russia’s closest neighbor and partner. He stated that both countries are working to expand their partnerships across various sectors. The ongoing visit of North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui to Moscow is seen as a continuation of the agreements made during Kim’s visit to the Vostochny cosmodrome.
“The visit is a development of the agreements that were reached at the Vostochny cosmodrome when Kim visited it, and based on the results of the negotiations that he had with Putin. Dialogue at all levels will continue…We look forward to intense and fruitful negotiations,” Peskov affirmed.
Amidst growing concerns in the West, Russia has been strengthening its ties with countries perceived as hostile to the United States, including North Korea and Iran. The recent accusations by the United States and Ukraine, claiming that Russia fired North Korean-supplied short-range ballistic missiles at Ukraine, have added tension to the geopolitical landscape.
While Russia neither confirmed nor denied the accusations, Peskov highlighted the hope for a potential visit by President Putin to North Korea, following an invitation from Kim Jong Un. However, no specific date has been agreed upon yet.
As Russia deepens its connections with North Korea, the international community closely watches the developments, considering the broader geopolitical implications of these partnerships amidst ongoing global tensions.
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