South Korea expresses concern to China over Putin's visit to the DPRK
Kyiv • UNN
South Korea has expressed deep concern to China about Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula over North Korea's provocations, fearing that it could strengthen military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang and undermine peace and stability in the region.
During a meeting of the Security and Foreign Policy Dialogue held on June 18, representatives of South Korea conveyed to China their concerns about the cooperation between Russia and the DPRK. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, according to UNN.
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Our side expressed deep concern that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea comes amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula due to a series of North Korean provocations, including the launch of ballistic missiles, garbage balloons and blocking GPS signals
South Korea has informed China of its position that it would be unacceptable if the visit "ends up weakening peace and stability on the peninsula and strengthening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang," which is allegedly taking place.
According to Seoul, "rising tensions due to the strengthening of military cooperation" between Russia and the DPRK are contrary to China's interests. The Republic of Korea asked Beijing to "play a constructive role" for the sake of stability and peace in the region.
