Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov met with the head of the DPRK Army General No Gwang Chol

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The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Andrei Belousov met with the Minister of Defense of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Army General No Gwang Chol.

At the beginning of his speech, the head of the Russian military department congratulated his Korean counterpart on his appointment to the post of Minister of Defense of the DPRK.

"I am glad to meet you and get to know you personally. I would like to thank you for the invitation to visit Pyongyang and the hospitality provided," Andrei Belousov said.

The Russian Defense Minister also stressed that Russia and the DPRK are good neighbors and long—time friends. According to the head of the Russian military department, trusting contacts between the leaders of Russia and the DPRK play a key role in strengthening Russian-Korean relations.

"The results of the historic meeting between President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang in June this year demonstrated the highest level of mutual trust. As well as the mutual desire of both countries to further expand mutually beneficial cooperation in a difficult international situation," Andrei Belousov said.

The most important result of the summit was the signing of a new fundamental interstate document — the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.

It is intended to play a stabilizing role in Northeast Asia. To make a positive contribution to maintaining the balance of power in the region. To reduce the risk of a recurrence of the war on the peninsula, including with the use of nuclear weapons. To lay the foundation for building a new Eurasian security system.

"Today, friendly relations between Russia and the DPRK are actively expanding in all areas, including military cooperation. We are determined to implement all the agreements reached at the highest level. We look forward to close and fruitful cooperation with our Korean comrades," the Russian Defense Minister added.

Andrei Belousov expressed confidence that "today's talks will serve to further strengthen the Russian-Korean strategic partnership in the defense sector."

Russian Defence Ministry.