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North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui expected to arrive in Moscow at Russia's invitation
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North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui expected to arrive in Moscow at Russia's invitation

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui is reportedly scheduled to arrive in Moscow for an official visit.
  • The visit is at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
  • The trip comes amid deepening ties between North Korea and Russia, with discussions expected on bilateral cooperation and international issues.

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui is expected to arrive in Moscow on July 18 for an official visit, according to foreign media reports citing Russian state news agency TASS. The visit is at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the planned visit, stating that Choe Son-hui would arrive on July 18 for official talks. While specific objectives and schedules have not been disclosed, the discussions are anticipated to cover bilateral cooperation and international affairs.

choe son-hui, North Korean Foreign Minister, is scheduled to arrive in Moscow at the invitation of Russia

โ€” Foreign Media ReportsReporting on the North Korean Foreign Minister's upcoming visit to Russia.

This visit marks a significant moment in the increasingly close relationship between North Korea and Russia. Choe Son-hui has previously visited Moscow in October and November 2024, meeting with President Vladimir Putin on both occasions. The two nations have strengthened their ties, particularly following the signing of the 2024 Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has been described as akin to a military alliance.

International attention is focused on whether this visit will further deepen the alignment between Pyongyang and Moscow. The ongoing collaboration between the two countries has become a subject of global scrutiny.

At the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui is scheduled to visit Russia on July 18 for an official visit.

โ€” Russian Foreign MinistryConfirmation of the North Korean Foreign Minister's visit.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.