Russia-North Korea strategic partnership agreement enters into force
The agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea, signed in June by the leaders of the two countries, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, has entered into force.
The agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea, signed in June by the leaders of the two countries, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, has entered into force. This was reported by the Korean Central News Agency.
"The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Russia entered into force on the date of exchange of ratification instruments, December 4, 2024, in accordance with Article 22 of the Treaty," the agency reported.
It is noted that the protocol on the exchange of ratification documents was signed by DPRK Deputy Foreign Minister Kim Jong-un and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko.
In turn, the Interfax agency recalls that the agreement was signed in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024, with the aim of deepening partnership and strategic cooperation in various fields. Russia and North Korea ratified it in November. The treaty, in particular, stipulates that in the event of an imminent threat of armed aggression against one of the parties, the parties shall hold consultations to coordinate their positions and agree on possible means of providing assistance to each other.
At the same time, the Russian Federation and the DPRK undertake not to conclude agreements with third countries directed against one of the parties, and not to allow third countries to use their territory to violate the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the other party.
