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Papers observe anniversary of DPRK-Russia Joint Declaration

KCNA

    Pyongyang, July 19 (KCNA) -- Papers here today carry signed articles on the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of the DPRK-Russia Joint Declaration. Rodong Sinmun says that the historic Pyongyang meeting and talks between leader Kim Jong Il and President Putin and the adoption of the joint declaration in July 2000 marked an important event as it put the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries on a new stage. The bilateral relations have since favorably developed in line with the desire and interests of the two peoples, the paper notes.
    It goes on:
    The planned and positive efforts of the Russian state leadership to increase the national defense capability of the country and imbue the people with patriotism and national self-respect, promote the people's well-being and achieve social progress are commanding support and sympathy from its people.
    The Korean people are closely following and appreciating the positive developments in Russia.
    Minju Joson says that exchange and cooperation between the DPRK and Russia are brisk in economic, cultural and other fields, stressing this fully encourages the two countries in their efforts to achieve social progress and development.