The friendly ties of Russia and the DPRK are actively expanding in all directions, including military cooperation. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov at a meeting with the Minister of Defense of the Korean People’s Democratic Republic, the general of the Army but Gwan Cholle.
“Russia and the DPRK – good neighbors and long -standing friends. The trusting contacts of the leaders of our countries play a key role in strengthening Russian -Korean relations. The results of the historical meeting of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and the chairman of the State DPRK Kim Jong -Yun in Pyongyang in June in June This year, they demonstrated the highest level of mutual trust.
The Minister noted that “the most important result of the summit was the signing of a new fundamental interstate document – an agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership,” which, according to him, “is called upon to play a stabilizing role in North -East Asia.” “To make a positive contribution to maintaining the balance of forces in the region. To reduce the risk of relaxed war on the peninsula, including with the use of nuclear funds. Put the basis for building a new Eurasian security system,” Belousov said.
The head of the Ministry of Defense emphasized that the Russian Federation is configured to implement all the agreements achieved at the highest level.
“We are counting on close and fruitful interaction with Korean comrades. I am convinced that today’s negotiations will serve the further strengthening of the Russian -Korean strategic partnership in the defense sector,” he said.
In turn, the Minister of Defense DPRK BUT, Gwan Chol called the most priority “combat friendship and interaction” between the armies of the two countries.
“to strengthen them to strengthen and develop – such is the constant position of our army,” the North Korean minister stressed.
He noted that “at present, exchanges and cooperation between the military departments of the two countries, including exchanges of delegations at a high level,” are currently conducted vigorously “.
“We value this,” Chol said, expressing confidence that the official visit of the Minister of Defense of Russia to the DPRK “serves as a key moment in the exchange of useful and constructive proposals both contributing to the strengthening of defense capacity and ensuring the safety of the two countries, and stimulating friendship. Cooperation and development between the armies of the two countries. “
Russian Minister of Defense Andrei Belousov arrived in the DPRK on an official visit.
According to the press service of the Russian defense department, during the official visit of Belousov it is planned to hold meetings with the Military and Military-Political leadership of the DPRK.