Russia and North Korea sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty

On June 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The treaty was signed in Pyongyang, following talks between the two leaders within the framework of President Putin's state visit to North Korea.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, North Korea. Photo: Reuters

At a press conference after the signing ceremony, Mr. Putin assessed the above treaty as a breakthrough document, through which the two countries have brought their bilateral cooperation to a new level. The treaty sets out major tasks and directions to deepen the relationship between the two countries in the long term, in the fields of politics, trade and investment, culture as well as security.

President Putin stressed that Russia continues its political and diplomatic efforts to promote lasting peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un affirmed that with the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, the two countries have taken their alliance to a new level. According to him, this is the legal basis for protecting peace, security and building a strong nation for the benefit of both countries.

Mr. Kim Jong-un also stated that the treaty is a constructive, defensive and peaceful document, responding to the strategic relationship between the two countries in the new era when the positions of the two countries in the world's geopolitical structure have changed.

Previously, Russian Presidential Assistant Yuri Ushakov affirmed that the newly signed treaty respects all basic principles of international law, is non-confrontational and not aimed against a third country but aims to ensure greater stability in the Northeast Asia region.

MINH CHAU

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/nga-trieu-tien-ky-hiep-uoc-doi-tac-chien-luoc-toan-dien-post745371.html