Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Šojga arrived in Pyongyang on Wednesday, where the DPRK leader Kim Jong-ununa is to meet. This is the second visit to Šojga in Pyongyang in just over two months, which points to the deepening relations between Russia and North Korea. They informed Jonhap and TASS that he had arrived at the DPRK with a mandate from Russian President Vladimir Putin, writes TASR.
Šojga and Kim in Pyongyang also negotiated on 21 March. In negotiations, which lasted approximately two hours, Šojga and Kim discussed questions about Ukraine and the beginning of the dialogue between Russia and the United States.
During the current visit, “the implementation of some points of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the Russian Federation and the DPRK are expected to discuss the implementation of some points.” They should also assess the international agenda, including the situation related to Ukraine. In addition, Šojga also has a “honor of Korean fighters who have helped to liberate the Kursk region”.
Tass added that The year 2025 will be busy in terms of bilateral events and contacts: In August – on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Korea – a visit to the chairman of the Russian State Duma Viačeslav Volodin in Pyongyang will take place. In October, the Party Chairman of the Single Russia and Vice -Chairman of the Dmitry Russian Federation Security Council Medvedev will attend celebrations on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Korean Party of Workers.
