Key Points
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un formalised a new partnership agreement during a high-profile summit held on a Wednesday...
The pact includes a commitment to mutual aid in the event of an attack on either country, signaling a deepening of ties between the two nations at a critical juncture marked by growing tensions with the West...
The signing ceremony, which took place during Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years, could potentially strengthen the strongest bond between Moscow and Pyongyang since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991..
Apart from the mutual aid pact, Russia and North Korea also inked agreements on cooperation in areas such as healthcare, medical education, and science, as confirmed by Russian state media citing the Kremlin's official website...
Putin's arrival in North Korea was met with grand gestures of hospitality from Kim, who warmly greeted him at the airport, escorted him through the capital in a luxurious motorcade, and hosted a lavish ceremony in honor of the visiting Russian leader..
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