Pyongyang, July 13 (KCNA) -- A press statement on the second strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation was issued on July 12.

The press statement says:

The second strategic dialogue between Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Sergei Lavrov, foreign minister of the Russian Federation, took place in Wonsan on July 12 at a time when the bilateral relations are developing into the comprehensive and forward-looking invincible alliance under the strategic guidance of the heads of states of the two countries.

The strategic dialogue between the DPRK and Russian foreign ministers discussed in depth the immediate practical issues arising in accelerating the dynamic development of the DPRK-Russia relations in line with the plan and intention of the heads of states. It reaffirmed the firm will to faithfully implement the spirit and overall articles of the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and thus turn the long-standing DPRK-Russia relations with tradition into the eternal strategic relations.

Both sides expressed once again the stand to further intensify the strategic communication and cooperation for defending the state sovereignty, territorial integrity and international justice while boosting mutual cooperation in the international arenas.

The Russian side resolutely opposed any attempt to deny the present position of the DPRK as regards the situation on the Korean peninsula and expressed its firm support for the DPRK side in its just efforts for defending the security of the state and the sovereign right.

The DPRK side expressed full sympathy and support for all the measures taken by the Russian government to remove the root cause of the Ukrainian conflict and defend its national sovereignty, security interests and territorial integrity.

The exchange of views on major international issues confirmed that the judgments of the two sides on the present complicated international situation are unanimous and agreed to coordinate the common stand while further heightening vigilance against the hostile forces' hegemony-oriented moves for aggression getting more undisguised worldwide and boosting strategic communication.

The DPRK and Russian foreign ministers agreed to continue exchange of views between the foreign policy organs of the two countries, including ministerial strategic dialogue.

The 2026-2027 exchange plan was signed between the DPRK Foreign Ministry and the Russian Foreign Ministry after the strategic dialogue.

The second strategic dialogue between the DPRK and Russian foreign ministers serves as a significant occasion in expanding and developing the bilateral relations in an all-round way and strengthening the strategic and tactical cooperation and support and solidarity between the two countries in line with the new inter-state treaty. -0-