Russia and North Korea Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement During Putin’s Landmark Visit

On June 19, Vladimir Putin announced that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Russian Federation have signed an agreement for a “comprehensive strategic partnership,” which includes provisions for mutual assistance in the event of aggression against either party.

Putin also announced a new “fundamental document” that will form the basis of long-term relationships”, as well as the countries’ joint struggle against the “hegemonic imperialist policy of the United States and its satellites imposed for decades.”

Kim Jong-Un met the Russian leader with a parade and billboard portraits of Putin along the roads.

“Putin is the dearest friend of the Korean people, and Russia is the most honest ally,” Kim Jong-Un.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has confirmed the agreement signed between Russia and North Korea contains a mutual defense clause, commenting to Russian media: “In accordance with article four of the treaty, there is an agreement to provide assistance to each other in the event of aggression against any contracting country.”

The agreement was signed during Putin’s first official visit to North Korea in 24 years.