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North Korea and Russia open first road bridge, signaling closer ties

From LBCI Lebanon · () English

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday, according to Russia’s state news agency TASS.
  • The bridge spans the Tumen River near an existing rail bridge that opened in 1959.
  • Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the project could support trade, cooperation and tourism while creating jobs.

North Korea and Russia have opened their first road bridge, a new crossing over the Tumen River that both countries are presenting as a symbol of their expanding strategic partnership.

Russia’s state news agency TASS reported the opening on Monday. The bridge stands near the existing Friendship Bridge, a rail link commissioned in 1959 after the Korean War. Moscow and Pyongyang already have direct air and rail connections.

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the new crossing should promote development in several areas, including tourism, and create jobs. He addressed the opening ceremony by video link.

TASS quoted Mishustin as saying, “I am convinced that the expansion of cross-border transport infrastructure will provide a powerful impetus for the further development of trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural cooperation.”

I am convinced that the expansion of cross-border transport infrastructure will provide a powerful impetus for the further development of trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural cooperation.

· Mikhail MishustinThe Russian prime minister spoke by video link at the opening ceremony and described the bridge’s expected economic and diplomatic benefits.
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