North Korea To Make Every Effort To Strengthen Relations With Russia - Ambassador

Pyongyang will try its best to further improve relations with Moscow, North Korean Ambassador to Russia Kim Hyun Joong during a reception at the country's Embassy in Russia on the occasion of 70th anniversary since the bilateral Agreement on Economic and Cultural Cooperation has been signed

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 15th March, 2019) Pyongyang will try its best to further improve relations with Moscow, North Korean Ambassador to Russia Kim Hyun Joong during a reception at the country's Embassy in Russia on the occasion of 70th anniversary since the bilateral Agreement on Economic and Cultural Cooperation has been signed.

"We will make consistent efforts to strengthen and develop bilateral relations based on mutual respect for sovereignty, equality, good neighbor principles, and favor," Kim said.

A ninth session of the North Korean-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held in Moscow on March 4-6, according to the ambassador.

During the event, the sides signed an agreement outlining the bilateral cooperation in various spheres, including economy and culture, the ambassador added and expressed hope that the new deals would bring fruitful results.