Rudenko discussed the schedule of high-level contacts with representatives of the DPRK

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko discussed the schedule of political contacts "at the highest and highest levels" with government representatives during consultations in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The corresponding statement was published on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry on March 17.

During the meetings with the Deputy Foreign Minister of the DPRK, Kim Jong-gyu, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic, Choi Song-hee, the sides also exchanged views on topical issues of the development of bilateral relations.

The talks focused on the implementation of agreements reached during the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the DPRK in June 2024. Representatives of both countries are committed to implementing the provisions of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed in Pyongyang by the leaders of the two countries.

"The results of the talks, which took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, will contribute to the further development and strengthening of strategic partnership and cooperation between the Russian Federation and the DPRK," the statement said.

Earlier, on March 16, Rudenko held talks with Kim Jong-gu and Choi Song-hee in Pyongyang. The representatives of the states agreed on the exchange of experience and bilateral cooperation, as well as on practical measures to strengthen relations between the countries.

On June 19, 2024, Pyongyang hosted the signing of a new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Russia and the DPRK. This document replaced earlier fundamental documents between Moscow and Pyongyang: the Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance of 1961, the Treaty of Friendship, Good-Neighborliness and Cooperation of 2000, and the Moscow and Pyongyang Declarations adopted in 2000 and 2001.