Russia-North Korea ties contribute to peace on Korean Peninsula, says Shoigu | Video

Pyongyang, Jul 26 (EFE).- Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated on Wednesday that the ties between Russia and North Korea have played a significant role in promoting peace on the Korean peninsula.

Shoigu, who is leading a Russian delegation to North Korea for the 70th anniversary celebrations of "Victory Day," made these remarks during a meeting with his North Korean counterpart, Kang Sun-nam. (Camera: HANDOUT).

FOOTAGE COURTESY OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

SOUND BITES: SERGEI SHOIGU.

TRANSLATION:

0'33''- 0'53'' "My visit coincides with the days of celebration of the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Korean people in the patriotic war of liberation. In the bloody battles of 1950-1953, the Korean People's Army, under the command of Comrade Kim Il-sung, achieved a historic victory over a strong and cruel enemy."

0'54''- 1'14'' "Since the post-war period, our ties have grown stronger. Visits by warships, official visits by high-ranking representatives of defense ministries, exchanges of delegations, and training of personnel have contributed to the maintenance of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula."

1'15'' - 1'24'' "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is an important partner of Russia, bound by a common border and a rich history of cooperation."

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Date: 26/07/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Politics » Diplomacy
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 69 seconds
Reference: 55011611720
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