Lavrov expressed gratitude to Kim Jong-un for Pyongyang's support of his

During the meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and expressed sincere gratitude for the support of the special military operation. This was announced on July 13 on the official website of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"The Russian side expressed sincere gratitude for Pyongyang's consistent and principled support for Russia's special military operation and the participation of soldiers of the Korean People's Army in the expulsion of Ukrainian nationalists and foreign mercenaries from the territory of the Kursk region," the publication says.

In addition, during the discussion of bilateral issues, special attention was paid to joint work in specific areas and the implementation of agreements that were reached at the highest level.

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The republic is also ready to receive Russian tourists.

On the same day, Lavrov and Kim Jong-un agreed that the reason for the growing tension on the Korean peninsula is the increased military activity of "the United States and its allies, the increased frequency of military maneuvers involving a nuclear component." It was noted that the parties adhere to common positions on the settlement of the situation on the Korean peninsula and advocate solving all emerging problems exclusively through political and diplomatic methods.