North Korea and Russia have agreed to provide mutual military assistance in the event of armed aggression against either party, according to a report by North Korea’s KCNA news agency on Thursday.
The agreement, signed by their leaders following talks in Pyongyang, states that both countries will refrain from signing treaties with third parties that undermine each other’s interests. They also pledged not to allow their territories to be used by any nation to threaten the other’s security and sovereignty.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin finalized a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement during their meeting on Wednesday.
KCNA released the full text of the agreement on Thursday, highlighting cooperation areas such as nuclear energy, space exploration, and ensuring food and energy security.
