Kim Jong Un, the General Secretary of North Korea’s Workers’ Party, sent a congratulatory message on Tuesday to commemorate Russian President Vladimir Putin’s birthday, emphasizing the close ties between the two leaders.
In the message published that day by the party’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, Kim stated that to his dearest comrade Vladimir Putin, he extends the warmest and most sincere congratulations on this significant birthday.
Kim further noted that he is confident that the alliance between the two nations, which has entered a golden era, will continue to flourish based on the warm personal friendship and close comradeship. This will drive the comprehensive expansion and development of our bilateral relations and significantly contribute to establishing a just and multipolar world order.
He added that, as it was affirmed during the meeting in Beijing last September, it will fully support the Russian people’s righteous struggle to defend their national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security interests. They consider it their fraternal duty and will remain steadfast in their commitment to implementing the treaty between the two nations. This reaffirms his support for Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
Previously, Kim held a summit with President Putin during the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in Beijing last month. North Korean media reported that the two leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to elevating bilateral relations to new heights. They exchanged candid views on major international issues and emphasized expanding cooperation across various fields, including military and economic sectors, while highlighting their fraternal alliance.
The leaders of North Korea and Russia are strengthening cooperation across various sectors through the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed last year. It is also speculated that specific cooperative measures, such as deploying North Korean troops for mine clearance in the Kursk region and providing reconstruction support, were discussed during their recent summit.