MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean chief Kim Jong Un signed a “strategic partnership treaty” following their talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday (Jun 19), Russian state media reported.
Putin signalled earlier the 2 nations had ready a doc that may “type the premise” of their relations for years to return, however didn’t present any element.
“Russia and North Korea have signed a Complete Strategic Partnership Treaty,” the RIA Novosti information company reported, citing a correspondent.
The 2 leaders additionally exchanged items in the course of the go to, with Kim receiving a tea set and a luxurious Russian-made Aurus automotive, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov mentioned.
Ushakov didn’t say what items Putin obtained, however hinted they have been associated to Putin’s picture, “together with busts”.
The Kremlin mentioned on Monday the treaty would change earlier bilateral paperwork and declarations signed in 1961, 2000 and 2001.
Moscow and Pyongyang’s ties have sparked concern within the West, which believes Russia has been procuring and utilizing North Korean weaponry to wage its army offensive in Ukraine.
Kim mentioned earlier relations with Russia had reached a brand new excessive level, and that Putin’s go to would strengthen their nations’ “ardent friendship”.
