Pyongyang: Youth groups from North Korea and Russia have held a friendly meeting in Pyongyang, the North's state media reported Monday, as both countries have been bolstering cooperation in various fields.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the meeting took place on Sunday and was attended by the United Russia Youth Guards and North Korea's Socialist Patriotic Youth League. This event underscores the growing ties between the two nations, especially in light of recent developments in their bilateral relations.
A delegation of the United Russia Youth Guards, led by Anton Zemidov, chairman of its coordination council, arrived in Pyongyang last Monday. The visit signifies the commitment of both countries to strengthen their youth relations, which is seen as a vital component of their broader diplomatic and cooperative efforts.
Mun Chol, chief of the central committee of North Korea's youth group, emphasized the enduring alliance between the two nations. He stated that "people and youths of the two nations will firmly unite and achieve invincibly victory forever as a genuine comrade," highlighting the close friendship between the leaders of North Korea and Russia.
North Korea and Russia have expanded their cooperation in military, economic, and other areas since Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held summits in June last year in Pyongyang. This expansion of ties is reflected in various collaborative efforts, including military support and economic partnerships.
North Korea has reportedly sent thousands of its troops to Russia to support Moscow's war with Ukraine. This military involvement follows the signing of a mutual defense treaty between the two nations, further cementing their strategic alliance and shared geopolitical interests.