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56th Anniversary of Opening of DPRK-Russia Diplomatic Ties Observed

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK

    Pyongyang, October 12 (KCNA) -- Papers here Tuesday dedicate articles to the 56th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and Russia. The opening of diplomatic ties between the two countries on October 12, 56 years ago was an event of weighty significance in the development of friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries, states Rodong Sinmun in its article. The author of the article says:
    The two countries have deepened their friendly bonds, closely cooperating with each other in different fields, political, economic, cultural, etc. on the principles of equality, independence and mutual benefit and now the DPRK-Russia friendly relations are developing in conformity with the desire and interests of the two peoples.
    It is the desire of the Russian people and the policy of the Russian government to build a powerful Russia and achieve national unity and social stability and development.
    Now social and economic development is being made by the efforts of the Russian government and people. Deep concern is shown for the increase of the defense capabilities. Arms equipment of the Russian army is being modernized and its combat capability is growing. Work is in progress to wipe out the separatist gang and ensure social stability in Chechnya.
    In the international arena Russia rejects a unipolar world and seeks its multipolariation and is striving to ensure regional stability and global peace.
    Russia pays due attention to the improvement and development of relations with the countries of the commonwealth of independent states and European countries.
    The Korean people are interested in the affirmative developments in Russia.
    Minju Joson states that it is the common desire and demand of the two peoples to continue to develop the friendly relations between the two countries and the DPRK-Russia friendship will make a further favorable development by the joint efforts of the two peoples.