Russian and North Korean Foreign Ministers Meet in Moscow to Strengthen the Alliance in Response to Regional Situations
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui visited Russia from October 26 to 28 for a working visit and held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. Both sides emphasized that bilateral relations have been developing vigorously under the guidance of the leaders of the two countries, and discussed deepening cooperation and international hot issues. Lv Chao, Director of the Institute of America and East Asia at Liaoning University, said in an interview with Sputnik News that the deepening cooperation between Russia and North Korea has a far-reaching impact on the cooperation between the two countries and the situation in Northeast Asia, and is understood and welcomed by China.
On October 27, Choe Son-hui met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. According to KCNA, the meeting between the foreign ministers of Russia and North Korea was held in Moscow, at a time when "under the outstanding leadership of the leaders of Russia and North Korea, bilateral relations are increasingly consolidated and show strong vitality." Both sides reiterated their willingness to develop relations in all fields. Choe Son-hui and Lavrov discussed the implementation of agreements reached by the heads of state of the two countries, cooperation plans, and major international issues of common concern.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement after the meeting between Foreign Minister Lavrov and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui that during the discussion of the current international situation, both sides believed that the main source of the escalating tensions in the Korean Peninsula, Northeast Asia, and globally lies in the aggressive actions of the United States and its allies. The Russian side clearly expressed full support for all measures taken by the North Korean leadership to safeguard national sovereignty and security. The Russian Foreign Ministry also pointed out that "the results of this meeting will inject strong momentum into the development and strengthening of the traditional friendly relations between Russia and North Korea, which have reached a new level of alliance." Experts believe that the cooperation between Russia and North Korea has a positive significance for easing the tension on the Korean Peninsula.
Regarding this meeting, Lv Chao believes that the statements of the two foreign ministers have a positive significance. He told Sputnik News:
"Because the Korean Peninsula is currently in a very unstable situation. Russia and North Korea have a relationship of military cooperation, and further communication between the two sides is beneficial for cooperation in economic and military aspects, which is meaningful. From the current status of the relationship between Russia and North Korea, I think that this has a positive significance for maintaining peace and stability in Northeast Asia, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Because the United States, Japan, and South Korea are constantly conducting military exercises in the Asia-Pacific region, creating a serious threatening situation for the Korean Peninsula."
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