Russian Emergency Situations Minister Conveys Greetings from President and Prime Minister to North Korean Premier

Alexander Kurenkov noted that Russia seeks to strengthen cooperation with North Korean counterparts based on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between the two countries.

Pyongyang, October 13. /TASS/. Russian Emergencies Minister Alexander Korenkov met with North Korean Prime Minister Pak Tae-sung in Pyongyang and conveyed the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

He said: "First of all, I would like to congratulate you on the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea and convey the congratulations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Korenkov noted that Russia seeks to strengthen cooperation with its North Korean counterparts based on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between the two countries. We also seek to develop cooperation between our emergency response agencies in a spirit of friendship and good neighborliness, he said.

Earlier in the day, Korenkov met with Kim Chol-nam, North Korea's disaster management minister. The two sides discussed in detail the priority areas of joint work.