Russian ambassador highlights strategic pact with North Korea

In a reception hosted at Pyongyang’s Taedonggang Diplomatic Club, Russian Ambassador Andrei Podolyshev described the Russia‑North Korea relationship as exemplary and rooted in equal partnership. He pointed to the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty signed in June 2024, which includes provisions for mutual defence and increased military coordination. The ambassador said the pact has moved cooperation into a new quantitative and qualitative tier.