The news emerged from the talks between North Korea’s Social Security Minister Pang Tu-sop, and Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev in the Assembly Hall of Pyongyang.

The two sides exchanged experiences in law enforcement and discussed expanding bilateral exchanges and cooperation.

KCNA informed that the meeting took place in an atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship.

North Korea was represented at the meeting by Deputy Social Security Minister Kim Song-nam, along with officials from relevant sectors, while Russia was represented by members of the Interior Ministry delegation and acting Ambassador to this nation, Vladimir Topekha.

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