Pyongyang - Saba:
N Korean leader Kim Jong Un affirmed his country's full and unwavering support for Russia's policy, emphasizing his commitment to implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between the two countries.
This came during his meeting with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, who visited Pyongyang as an envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During the meeting, Shoigu announced Kim's approval to send 6,000 North Korean troops, including engineers and construction workers, to Russia to assist in the reconstruction of the Kursk Oblast, as part of cooperation between the two countries.
The two sides discussed international and regional issues and affirmed their shared visions. Kim expressed his appreciation to Putin, wishing Russia victory and prosperity, ahead of the first anniversary of the partnership agreement signed on June 19.
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