Pyongyang: Deputy chiefs of North Korea's public security ministry and Russia's interior ministry have engaged in talks to explore closer cooperation, as reported by North Korea's state media on Thursday. The discussions took place in Pyongyang between Vice Public Security Minister Ri Song-chol and Vice Interior Minister Vitaly Shulika, with officials from both ministries in attendance.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the meeting focused on expanding and developing exchanges and cooperation between the safety agencies of the two countries. The discussions were described as being conducted in an atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship, highlighting the mutual interest in strengthening bilateral ties.
The Russian delegation, led by Shulika, arrived in Pyongyang on Monday, as noted in an earlier report by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). In addition to the talks, Shulika and his delegation also met with North Korea's Minister of Public Security Pang Tu-sop on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Russian Ambassador to North Korea Alexandr Matsegora.
The KCNA further reported that the Russian delegation had the opportunity to tour various sites in the North Korean capital, including the Juche Tower and the subway system, underscoring the diplomatic engagement between the two nations.