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Anniversary of DPRK-Russia Joint Declaration Marked

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK via Korea News Service (KNS)

    Pyongyang, July 19 (KCNA) -- Russian President V.V. Putin visited the DPRK from July 19 to 20, 2000 at the invitation of leader Kim Jong Il. Putin was the first head of state of Russia to visit the DPRK. The DPRK-Russia Joint Declaration was adopted during the visit. Pyongyang-based newspapers today dedicate articles to this anniversary. The articles say that the adoption of the joint declaration was an important event as it provided a solid basis for developing in depth the DPRK-Russia relations of friendship and cooperation on a new track as required by the new century. Over the last five years these relations have steadily developed on a new stage under the special care of the top leaders of the two countries, they added.
    Rodong Sinmun recalls that Kim Jong Il visited Russia twice, recording a brilliant page in the history of DPRK-Russia friendship and greatly contributing to the strengthening of the bilateral friendship and peace and security in Asia and the rest of the world.
    In recent years the DPRK-Russia relations have become closer in various fields on the basis of the joint declarations, the paper notes, and says:
    Today the Russian people are working hard to achieve social stability and national unity and defend the security and interests of the country under the leadership of Putin.
    The Russian leadership set a general goal to build a strong state and is guiding the people to its attainment.
    Russia's say and prestige are rising in the international arena. Its efforts to defend global peace and security and establish a sound international relationship have been supported worldwide.
    The Korean people appreciate the Russian government and people's efforts for social development and national security and interests and sincerely hope that everything will go well in Russia.
    Minju Joson says that the Korean people will strive to boost the bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation in the spirit of the DPRK-Russia Joint Declaration.