Strategic Partnership Talks Between Russia and North Korea Continue in Moscow

Moscow welcomed North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui on July 18 for a series of high‑level discussions with Sergei Lavrov. The visit follows a wave of cooperation agreements signed in recent years, including a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty in June 2024 that obligates mutual military assistance in case of external aggression.

Both delegations are likely to review the implementation of that pact, assess ongoing military assistance, and consider further collaboration in areas such as satellite technology and advanced weaponry. The agenda remains undisclosed, but officials reiterated that the talks are part of a broader effort to strengthen bilateral ties.