Volodin visits North Korea, leading the State Duma delegation
During a significant visit to North Korea on June 19, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty[1][5]. This landmark agreement, which entered into force on December 4, 2024, establishes a formal security and defense alliance between the two nations, enhancing military and political cooperation[1][4][5].
The treaty, which includes a mutual defense pact, was the central focus of Putin's visit to Pyongyang[1][5]. It commits both countries to support each other if attacked and encompasses military, trade, cultural cooperation, and aligned political positions[4]. This treaty was signed during the visit, marking a significant step in the relationship between Russia and North Korea.
Prior to the visit, on August 12, a telephone conversation took place between Putin and Kim Jong Un. During this conversation, they reaffirmed their commitment to further developing relations, which was a theme that continued during Putin's visit[2][3]. The visit also included a series of meetings and participation in festive events, as it was scheduled to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule.
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-north-korea-sign-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-treaty-2024-06-19/ [2] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62096083 [3] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/aug/12/putin-and-kim-jong-un-discuss-further-developing-relations-during-telephone-conversation [4] https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/world/russia-north-korea-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-treaty.html [5] https://www.rt.com/news/563402-russia-north-korea-treaty-signed/
- The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, signed during Putin's visit to Pyongyang, brought together war-and-conflicts and politics as key aspects, marking a significant step in the relationship between Russia and North Korea.
- General news outlets reported on the treaty's encompassing military, trade, cultural cooperation, and aligned political positions, making it a subject of major interest in the arena of international relations.
