The President of Russia warmly congratulated the Korean leader on the upcoming national holiday – the 80th anniversary of Liberation of Korea from Japanese colonial rule, marked on August 15. Kim Jong-un stressed that the DPRK considers it a shared holiday and remembers the role of the Red Army in the fight against the invaders.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further developing relations of friendship, neighbourliness, and cooperation across all areas in line with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and the DPRK, signed in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024.
Vladimir Putin highly appreciated the support provided by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea during the liberation of the Kursk Region from the invading forces of the Kiev regime, and the courage, heroism, and selflessness displayed by the DPRK soldiers.
The President of Russia also shared information with Kim Jong-un in the context of the upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump.
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un agreed to maintain personal contacts.