SEOUL, April 21 (AJP) - A joint friendship event between young people from North Korea and Russia was held at the Central Youth Hall in Pyongyang on Sunday, North Korea’s state-controlled media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), reported Monday.
The gathering, designed to strengthen cultural ties and solidarity between the two countries, was attended by Mun Chol, chairman of the Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League, North Korean university students in Pyongyang, and a visiting delegation from the United Russia Youth Guards, led by Anton Zemidov, chairman of the group’s Coordinating Council.
According to KCNA, Mun Chol praised what he described as the Russian people’s resistance to hostile forces and expressed support for Russia's leadership under President Vladimir Putin. He said that youth from both countries would remain “true comrades and comrades-in-arms,” citing the close relationship between the leaders of North Korea and Russia.
Speaking on behalf of the Russian delegation, Zemidov expressed appreciation for the hospitality shown during their visit and conveyed admiration for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, describing him as a strong and dedicated leader. He also thanked North Korea for its support of Russia’s international positions and pledged that Russian youth would stand in solidarity with their North Korean counterparts in opposing Western influence.
The event also featured a cultural performance by North Korea’s youth art troupe, including renditions of Russian songs. Participants from both countries joined in group dances and musical performances, wrapping up the event in a festive atmosphere aimed at deepening youth-level ties.
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Park Sae-jin
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