Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavarov has given a stern warning to the US, South Korea and Japan during a visit to North Korea. He accused these countries of forming a security partnership targeting North Korea. This warning came after Lavarov’s meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whose aim was to further strengthen the growing military and other cooperation between the two countries.
Meeting Kim Jong Un, ‘unconditional support’ to Russia
Russian External Affairs Minister Sergei Lavarov met country leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday (July 12) in the city of Eastern Wonson, North Korea. Lavarov greeted Kim on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to the North Korea’s official news agency Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim reiterated his government’s commitment to give his government’s commitment to the ‘unconditional support and encouragement of all measures raised by Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine during the meeting. He also said that Pyongyang and Moscow have the same views on all strategic issues to suit the level of alliance “.
According to KCNA report, Lavarov called upon the two countries to ‘strengthen strategic and strategic cooperation and intensify concrete action’ in international affairs.
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Russia-North Korea’s growing relationship
In recent years, relations between Russia and North Korea have been very deep. North Korea is providing troops and weapons for the war of Russia against Ukraine in return for military and financial assistance. This has increased the concern in South Korea, America and other countries that Russia can also give North Korea such sensitive techniques, which can increase the threat of its atomic and missile programs.
Lavarov alleged, ‘military gathering’ and ‘coalition’ warning
Speaking to reporters after a meeting with his North Korean counterpart Choi Son Hui, Lavarov accused the US, South Korea and Japan of making military gathering around North Korea. According to Russia’s official news agency Tas, Lavarov clearly stated, “We take advantage of these ties and warns against forming an alliance against North Korea and of course Russia.”
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Joint military exercises of America-south Korea-Japan
In response to North Korea’s growing nuclear program, the US, South Korea and Japan have resumed their trilateral military exercises. The three countries conducted a joint air practice with American nuclear-capable bombers near the Korean peninsula on Friday (July 11). Meanwhile, his top military officials met in Seoul and urged North Korea to stop all illegal activities threatening regional security.