North Korea and Russia Expand Agricultural and Economic Exchanges... Governor of Primorsky Krai Plans Visit to North Korea

Kozemyako, Governor of Primorsky Krai, "Scheduled to Visit North Korea with Delegation"

Oleg Kozhemyako, Governor of Primorsky Krai, who discussed cooperation plans in tourism and other sectors with North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un on the 17th (local time), announced that "a delegation representing the agriculture and economic sectors is scheduled to visit North Korea."

According to TASS news agency, Governor Kozhemyako stated, "I will go to North Korea, and if the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs approves the first visit, I will definitely join the delegation." He added, "A group of experts in trade, economy, tourism, and agriculture will gather to prepare for a proper visit to North Korea."

Earlier, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on the 13th, following the North Korea-Russia summit held at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur Oblast, "Russian President Vladimir Putin accepted Chairman Kim's invitation to visit North Korea," adding, "Details will be coordinated." He also said, "The two leaders agreed to continue sustained mutual cooperation at various levels."

On the same day, Governor Kozhemyako presented Chairman Kim with bulletproof vests produced in Primorsky Krai, five Kamikaze drones (suicide drones), and one reconnaissance drone equipped with vertical takeoff capability. The Primorsky Krai authorities stated, "We gifted a set of bulletproof vests designed to protect the chest, shoulders, and neck during assault operations."

Since the second half of last year, Primorsky Krai has been preparing cooperation plans in anticipation of the reopening of the North Korean border. The Primorsky Krai government has been promoting an agreement with the North Korean side for cooperation in the tourism sector since the end of last year.

During this visit, Chairman Kim visited two locations besides the summit: Khabarovsk Krai and Primorsky Krai, touring a fighter jet production plant and the Pacific Fleet. The train carrying Chairman Kim is expected to arrive in North Korea on the morning of the 18th.

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