Head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service pays a visit to the DPRK
Kyiv • UNN
The head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Naryshkin, paid a 3-day visit to North Korea and discussed with DPRK State Security Minister Lee Chang-dae the strengthening of cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
The head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Naryshkin, and his delegation paid a three-day business visit to North Korea to discuss strengthening cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. This was reported by the Korean Central News Agency, UNN reports.
Details
As part of the visit, which lasted from March 25 to 27, Naryshkin met with DPRK Minister of State Security Lee Chang-dae. The two "discussed business issues on further strengthening cooperation in response to increased espionage and intrigue by hostile forces.
The publication noted that the meeting was held in a "friendly and cordial atmosphere," and the parties reached a common position on the issues raised.
During the talks, the two sides briefed each other on their views of the current international and regional situation regarding the Korean Peninsula and Russia, and discussed in depth practical issues to further strengthen cooperation in combating the ever-increasing espionage and conspiracy activities of hostile forces
The details of the talks are not specified, but it can be assumed that the heads of the intelligence services also exchanged intelligence on Russia's war with Ukraine and the situation on the Korean Peninsula.
