Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of the Pyongyang regime, urging the strengthening of cooperation “on all axes”, the official announced on Saturday. Kremlin.
“I am convinced that, through our joint efforts, we will continue to strengthen […] bilateral ties on all axes,” Vladimir Putin said in a congratulatory message to Kim Jong-un, cited by the Kremlin. “This fully corresponds to the interests of our people” and helps ensure “security and stability on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia,” he assured.
“Three quarters of a century ago, the Soviet Union was the first to recognize the new sovereign state that appeared on Korean land,” recalled Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that “since then relations between our countries have always been based on the principles of friendship, good neighborliness and mutual respect”. “I sincerely wish you robust health and success and I wish all North Korean citizens peace and prosperity,” concluded the Kremlin master.