Putin: Considering the Construction of a Road Connecting the China-North Korea Border

It is reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he would consider constructing a road connecting the borders of North Korea and China.

On the 16th, according to TASS reports, Putin said in a video address at the opening ceremony of the M-12 highway expansion section that "we will actively and continuously develop the eastern route," and stated that the highway should be connected to the main road network of the western region of Tyumen, Siberia, and the Far East of Russia.

Putin said, "Of course, we will also consider the plan for building roads leading to the borders of Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China, and North Korea," "which will greatly enhance our transportation capacity." He also said, "This line will be integrated into the international transportation infrastructure structure," "and become a key and competitive transportation artery."

The event that day was to celebrate the opening of the eastern expansion section of the M-12 highway connecting Moscow, the capital of Russia, with Kazan, the capital of the Tatar Republic within Russia.

If, as Putin said, the road leading to the borders of North Korea and China is connected to Russia's main road system, it will promote a significant increase in trade and exchanges among the three countries.

Russia, which has been in conflict with the West due to the war in Ukraine, has already strengthened its ties with China and North Korea. In April, Russia announced the construction of a car bridge connecting North Korea and Russia across the Tumen River. The bridge will be 850 meters long and is planned to be located about 415 meters downstream from the existing Tumen River railway bridge. In February, the Russian government selected the design and construction companies for the bridge and plans to complete it by the end of next year.

At the same time, Putin is about to visit China. On the 15th, the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying that Putin will visit China, attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, meet with Chinese leaders, and participate in the commemorative activities for the victory of China's resistance against Japanese aggression in World War II.

Sources: Chosun Ilbo

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