In response, Medvedev said the “bravery and self-sacrificing spirit” of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia for the Ukraine war “proved the solidity of the fraternal ties between the two countries, the special relations of trust and the invincibility of the alliance forged at the cost of blood,” the KCNA added.
Medvedev is among foreign guests invited to the North’s events marking the party anniversary, including Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Vietnam’s leader To Lam.
In a joint statement with the WPK on Thursday, United Russia expressed “firm support” for measures taken by North Korea to bolster its defence capabilities. It did not specify what “measures” means, but experts said Russia’s ruling party appears to acknowledge North Korea’s nuclear weapons development, Yonhap news agency reported.
Earlier on October 7, Kim Jong-un had told Russian President Vladimir Putin that their alliance “will be invariably carried forward in the future,” as Pyongyang and Moscow have deepened military cooperation over Russia’s war against Ukraine.
This report is from IANS news service. NewsGram holds no responsibility for its content. (NS)
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