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Kim Jong Un Meets Russian Culture Minister Amid Growing Ties
- On June 29, 2024, in Pyongyang, Kim Jong-un held talks with Olga Lyubimova, Russia’s Culture Minister, focusing on enhancing cultural and artistic collaboration between the two nations.
- Lyubimova’s visit coincided with the first anniversary of the enhanced strategic alliance established between Russia and North Korea, with her delegation arriving on June 28 to commemorate the occasion.
- The meeting took place at the Workers' Party Central Committee headquarters and included attendance by Russian Ambassador Alexandr Matsegora and a concert featuring Russian and North Korean performers.
- Kim emphasized the crucial role of cultural exchanges in shaping the relationship between the two nations, while Lyubimova highlighted the enduring strength and resilience of their friendship, noting that cultural collaboration has reached unprecedented heights.
- This visit and expanding cultural ties occur alongside North Korea's deployment of approximately 11,000 troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine, reflecting deepened military and political cooperation since 2022.
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Kim Jong Un meets Russian Culture Minister amid growing ties
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Kim Jong-un meets Russian culture minister amid deepening North Korea-Russia ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova in Pyongyang on June 29 to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in culture and the arts, according to North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).The meeting took place at the headquarters of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea's Central Committee and was also attended by Russian Ambassador to North Korea Alexandr Matsegora, KCNA reported. Lyubimova …
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