Blinken condemned the growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea and reaffirmed the “vital” importance of the Seoul-Washington alliance during telephone talks with his South Korean counterpart, his official said. -voice.
The call between Blinken and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul took place on Friday after Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a treaty of “comprehensive strategic partnership” on their cooperation in defense and other areas during their summit in Pyongyang. on Wednesday, Yonhap news agency reported.
“The Secretary condemned the deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, including ongoing arms transfers that violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions, and reaffirmed the vital importance of the U.S.-South Korea ironclad alliance in promoting peace, security and prosperity around the world,” Matthew Miller, the spokesman, said in a statement.
Blinken thanked Cho for Seoul’s continued support for Ukraine, while the two sides agreed to continue working together to address the “complex and evolving” security challenges posed by North Korea, as well as to support peace and stability in the South China Sea, according to Miller. .
This week’s summit between Putin and Kim has been a major source of concern for both Seoul and Washington due to its implications for regional and global security.
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