North Korean leader Kim: Russia visit shows ‘strategic importance’ of ties

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korean chief Kim Jong Un has mentioned his first go to to Russia in practically 4 years was a transparent present of the “strategic importance” of the 2 international locations’ relations, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.

“Kim Jong Un said that his visit to the Russian Federation … is a clear manifestation of the stand of the WPK and the government of the DPRK prioritizing the strategic importance of DPRK-Russia relations,” the report mentioned.

The DPRK stands for North Korea’s official title, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, whereas the WPK is the Workers’ Party of Korea, the only real ruling celebration within the reclusive nation.

Kim’s go to to Russia marks his first international go to after the worldwide public well being disaster, KCNA mentioned, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kim arrived on the border city of Khasan in Russia early Tuesday morning, state media confirmed, and was greeted by senior officers from Moscow and native areas on the prepare station.

His go to seeks to place DPRK-Russia relations of friendship and cooperation on a “fresh higher level,” the report mentioned. — Reuters

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