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Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un sign strategic partnership treaty
Putin hinted earlier that the two countries had worked on a text that would “form the basis” of their future relations, but he did not give any specifics.
Following their discussions in Pyongyang on Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a “strategic partnership treaty,” according to Russian official media.
Putin hinted earlier that the two countries had worked on a text that would “form the basis” of their future relations, but he did not give any specifics.
“Russia and North Korea have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty,” the RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing a correspondent.
The two leaders also exchanged gifts during the visit, with Kim receiving a teaset and a luxury Russian-made Aurus car, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
Ushakov did not say what gifts Putin received, but hinted they were related to Putin’s image, “including busts”.
The Kremlin said on Monday the treaty would replace previous bilateral documents and declarations signed in 1961, 2000 and 2001.
Moscow and Pyongyang’s ties have sparked concern in the West, which believes Russia has been procuring and using North Korean weaponry to wage its military offensive in Ukraine.
Kim said earlier relations with Russia had reached a new high point, and that Putin’s visit would strengthen their countries’ “ardent friendship”.
