Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have praised their new strategic partnership as a significant breakthrough, marking it as the strongest deal between the two allies since the Cold War.Following Putin's brief trip to Pyongyang this week, North Korean state media released the full text of the agreement, detailing commitments to mutual defense assistance and broader cooperation in military, foreign policy and trade.
'North Korea has not yet mastered crucial aspects of nuclear technology, such as miniaturization and missile reentry accuracy, which Russia, China, and the U.S. have perfected.'Economic Cooperation and TradeThe document also emphasizes boosting economic ties and mutual trade. It includes provisions for creating favorable conditions for investment and cooperation in various sectors such as customs, financial services and free economic zones.