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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Arrives in DPRK for Bilateral Talks

Strategic Insights

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov landed at Wonsan Airport on Friday night, marking the beginning of his visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The visit, at the invitation of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, aims to facilitate bilateral talks between Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart, Choi Son Hee. The two-day visit is expected to focus on the second round of bilateral strategic dialogue at the level of foreign ministers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in the DPRK on July 12, 2024, for a two-day visit.
  • Lavrov will hold talks with his North Korean counterpart, Choi Son Hee, during the visit, which is taking place at the invitation of the DPRK Foreign Ministry.
  • The visit will focus on the second round of bilateral strategic dialogue at the level of foreign ministers, in line with an earlier statement by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
  • The talks are expected to cover various aspects of the Russia-DPRK relationship, including economic, political, and security cooperation.
  • Russia's State Duma, led by its Chairman, Vyacheslav Volodin, has expressed commitment to enhancing bilateral ties with the DPRK in various areas.
  • The Russia-DPRK Friendship, Solidarity, and Cooperation Committee, led by Russian MP Mikhail Degtyarev, has actively promoted cooperation in fields such as trade, education, and culture.

Statistics:

  • The visit marks the second round of bilateral strategic dialogue at the level of foreign ministers between Russia and the DPRK.
  • The talks between Lavrov and Choi Son Hee are expected to last for two days, from July 12 to 13, 2024.
  • Russia-DPRK trade turnover increased by 20% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the Russian Federal Customs Service.
  • The number of passengers on direct flights between Moscow and Pyongyang increased by 50% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the Russian Federal Customs Service.

Sources:

  • KCNA (Korean Central News Agency)
  • Russian Foreign Ministry
  • People's Republic of China in Russian (State Council News)
  • Xinhua News Agency

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