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Australia Warns Russia-North Korea Defense Pact Poses Global Risk

Australia Condemns North Korea-Russia Defense Deal

Editor Ritam English by Editor Ritam English
Jul 30, 2024, 03:27 pm IST
Australia Warns Russia-North Korea Defense Pact Poses Global Risk

Australia Warns Russia-North Korea Defense Pact Poses Global Risk

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Criticizes North Korea-Russia Pact

Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, expressed serious concerns on Tuesday about a recent defense deal between North Korea and Russia. Wong described the agreement as “destabilizing” and “risky for the world.” She made these comments during a visit to the tense border village of Panmunjom, which is shared by North and South Korea.

In June, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a pact that promises mutual military assistance if either country is attacked. This agreement has raised global worries about the growing ties between North Korea and Russia.

U.S. and Allies Accuse North Korea of Supplying Arms to Russia

The United States and its allies have accused North Korea of providing conventional weapons to Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine. In return, North Korea is reportedly receiving military and economic assistance from Russia.

Wong emphasized the destabilizing impact of the North Korea-Russia security pact. “This is risky for the world, and we say again that Russia is behaving in ways that are not conducive to peace but are escalatory,” she told reporters after she visited the Korean border.

North Korea’s Missile Tests and Regional Security

Wong also condemned North Korea’s series of missile tests, which she said threaten regional security. “We share great concerns about DPRK’s escalatory reactions and destabilizing actions,” she stated, using the acronym for North Korea’s official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

On the same day, Wong met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul in Seoul. They agreed to work together with the international community to address the North Korean-Russian military partnership. Wong also met with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss ways to improve bilateral relations between Australia and South Korea.

High Tensions on the Korean Peninsula

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have been high in recent months. North Korea has been sending trash-filled balloons toward South Korea and continuing its weapons tests. In response, South Korea has resumed anti-Pyongyang propaganda broadcasts and conducted live-fire drills near the border.

This ongoing situation highlights the fragile security environment in the region and the global concerns about the actions of North Korea and Russia.

ALSO READ: “IOC Apologizes to South Korea After North Korea Mix-Up at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony”

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