North Korean FM meets Russian counterpart, agrees on all issues, vows long-term cooperation

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held their third strategic dialogue in Moscow, reaching a consensus on all discussed matters and vowing to strengthen bilateral ties for the future. The meeting, reported by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Tuesday, underscored the deepening relationship between the two nations.

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We achieved unanimity of views on all issues discussed.

According to KCNA, the talks focused on implementing the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership, high-level exchanges, multilateral cooperation plans, and diplomatic coordination on international issues. Both ministers reportedly achieved "unanimity of views on all issues discussed," suggesting a broad agreement on regional security and bilateral cooperation.

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We reaffirmed our unwavering political will to accelerate the multifaceted development and strengthening of bilateral relations for the long-term future, regardless of changes in the geopolitical situation.

Choe and Lavrov reaffirmed their "unwavering political will to accelerate the multifaceted development and strengthening of bilateral relations for the long-term future, regardless of changes in the geopolitical situation," signaling a commitment to a robust and enduring partnership. This statement aligns with the "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty signed in 2024, which aims to solidify ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.

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We express full support for all efforts and measures taken by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to defend the sovereignty of the country and the security interests against all sorts of hostile acts that gravely threaten the present status and development rights of the DPRK.

Russia reiterated its support for North Korea's sovereignty and security, opposing any hostile actions that threaten its status and development rights. North Korea, in turn, expressed its "unwavering support and solidarity" for Russia's foreign policy, particularly its efforts to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity amidst the Ukraine conflict. The dialogue also likely covered practical cooperation, including potential military assistance, technology transfers, tourism, and the dispatch of North Korean laborers, building upon agreements made during previous high-level summits.

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We express unwavering support and solidarity for all internal and external policies of Russia aimed at removing the root causes of the Ukraine conflict and defending the sovereignty of the state and territorial integrity and international justice from imperialist hegemonic moves.