Russian delegation attends intergovernmental meeting in North Korea

Moscow, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) A Russian government delegation arrived in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to attend the Intergovernmental Commission for cooperation in trade, economy, science and technology, TASS reported on Wednesday.

November 15, 2023
12:23

According to the statement, the Russian delegation in Pyongyang includes Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov and Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin.

Talks in those sectors began during the run-up to the intergovernmental commission’s 10th meeting this Wednesday. The two sides are discussing practical issues for cooperation in several areas.

DPRK Minister of External Economic Relations Yun Jong Ho stated at a reception that Pyongyang and Moscow will strengthen good neighbor relations and cooperation in all fields and push them to a new level.

Kozlov, in turn, stressed that Pyongyang, “which is fighting shoulder to shoulder in the advance against the ruling forces, supports Russia on regional and international issues.”

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