According to the Anadoru Agency, Kim spoke at a meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov of North Korean resort city Wonsan on Saturday.
The conference addressed a broad view among leaders of both countries on key issues in order to protect shared core interests and strengthen cooperation in various fields.
Kim reaffirmed that the Democratic Republic of South Korea (North Korea) is unconditionally willing to support all measures taken by Russian leaders in relation to the fundamental resolution of the situation in Ukraine in accordance with the North Korean and Russia Treaty of Defence.
He also said that the two countries “share the same views on all strategic issues in a way suitable for the level of the alliance,” demonstrating the high level of strategic being established between them.
KCNA has reported on individual statements from the previous day’s strategic dialogue between North Korean Foreign Minister Cho Son Hui and Lavrov. There, the two countries reaffirmed their “unwavering” commitment to strengthening long-term strategic ties through mutual treaties.
Russia has expressed its “solid opposition” to its efforts to deny North Korea’s “current position” and has pledged its support for Pyongyang’s national security. In return, North Korea provided unconditional support for Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the statement said.
Lavrov arrived at Wonsan Airport on Friday, where the new coastal tourist area officially opened on July 1st.
The Russian minister arrived in China from North Korea on Sunday to attend the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Agency on July 15th.
MNA