SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- Senior diplomats of North Korea and Russia discussed arranging a high-level meeting aimed at improving bilateral relations, Russia's news agency reported Monday.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko met with his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong-gu, and foreign minister Choe Son-hui during his trip to Pyongyang, according to TASS.
"The parties conducted a thorough exchange of views on key issues related to the development of bilateral relations, including the timeline of political contacts at the high and top levels," the Russian foreign ministry was quoted as saying by TASS.
They also exchanged opinions on reaffirming their commitment to implementing the comprehensive strategic partnership Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed last year, according to the report.
Under the partnership, Moscow and Pyongyang have finalized a defense pact aimed at providing mutual military assistance in the event of an attack on either side.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (R) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin after signing a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty, in this file photo published by the Korean Central News Agency on June 20, 2024. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap)
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