Russia and North Korea are deepening their economic and strategic dialogue following recent high-level talks. Sergei Dankvert, head of Rosselkhoznadzor, indicated after discussions with North Korean officials that importing North Korean apples to Russia is a real possibility, driven by interest from the North Korean side in supplying fruit. Additionally, there is a clear readiness from Pyongyang to export ginseng to the Russian Federation, signaling a broader agricultural and consumer goods agenda alongside broader cooperation. The agency notes strong sentiment on expanding mutual supply of vegetables and fruits as part of a growing trade partnership.
Earlier, Andrei Rudenko, deputy minister of foreign affairs of the Russian Federation, described the comprehensive partnership with North Korea as a framework that also serves as a warning to third countries that seek to resolve regional security issues through armed means. The emphasis is on stabilizing relations and pursuing peaceful collaboration rather than confrontation.
On June 18, President Vladimir Putin traveled to Pyongyang for an official visit and engaged in a round of talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The discussions culminated in the signing of a comprehensive partnership agreement, a document that envisions expanded cooperation across all sectors, including military areas, while underscoring mutual interests and shared regional security goals.
In related developments, former Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev commented on the prospects for continued growth in relations between the Russian federation and South Korea, highlighting the broader regional context and the potential for diversified economic and diplomatic ties in Northeast Asia.