Russia to boost relations with North Korea in all areas — Dmitry Peskov

Moscow intends to boost relations with Pyongyang in all areas, including sensitive ones, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

According to him, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Tuesday meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui was focused on the development of cooperation between the two countries. "The parties discussed bilateral relations in general, as well as the situation on the Korean Peninsula. There was an exchange of views on the most pressing international issues but the focus was on the development of bilateral relations," the Kremlin spokesman pointed out.

"We have repeatedly said - and I am ready to reiterate it - that North Korea is an important partner for us and we intend to boost relations in all areas, including sensitive ones," Peskov noted, when asked whether the parties had discussed defense cooperation.