Putin and Kim Jong-un sign a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty

Published at: 19/06/2024 09:17 AM

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong-un, signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty on Wednesday during the visit of the Russian president to the Asian country.

Putin indicated that bilateral ties between the two countries have advanced significantly since the North Korean leader's last visit to Russia, and they now have a fundamental document that will forge long-term cooperation.

The signing of the new agreement was preceded by Russian-North Korean talks at the Kumusan state residence and a closed meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un that lasted about two hours, Telesur details.

The new agreement replaces the Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance of 1961, the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighbourhood and Cooperation of 2000 and the Moscow and Pyongyang Declarations of 2000 and 2001

Mazo News Team