Seoul:

Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned he plans to carry relations with North Korea to the next degree and pledged his unwavering help, Pyongyang’s state media KCNA reported on Tuesday forward of his deliberate go to to the nation.

In a letter revealed in North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun, a ruling Staff’ Get together mouthpiece, Putin mentioned the 2 international locations have developed good relations and partnerships over the previous 70 years primarily based on equality, mutual respect and belief.

Putin thanked North Korea for supporting what Russia calls its particular army operation in Ukraine, and vowed help for Pyongyang’s efforts to defend its pursuits regardless of what he referred to as “U.S. stress, blackmail and army threats.”

The article was revealed a day after the 2 international locations introduced that Putin will go to North Korea for the primary time in 24 years for 2 days beginning on Tuesday.

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