"If there is any aggressive action against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, all necessary measures will be taken in accordance with our laws, in accordance with the laws of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told TASS on October 15.
Mr. Rudenko said that the effective provisions are included in the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and North Korea, which was submitted to the State Duma (lower house) of Russia for ratification on October 14.
"The treaty states everything in Articles 3 and 4. The treaty has been signed, so it will be made public," said Mr. Rudenko.
"Article 4 of the treaty deals with mutual assistance in case of aggression. Accordingly, the parties will provide each other with any necessary assistance, including military assistance, in case either party is attacked," the Deputy Minister explained.
On October 14, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and North Korea to the State Duma for ratification.
The treaty was signed in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024 during a state visit to North Korea by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Treaty states that the parties maintain and develop the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership based on the principles of respect for each other's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs, taking into account each party's national laws and international obligations. The parties seek to establish global strategic stability and a fair multipolar international system.
The treaty stipulates that in the event of a threat of armed attack on one side, the other side - upon request - will immediately activate bilateral channels for consultations to coordinate positions and agree on measures to eliminate the threat.
In the event that Russia or the DPRK is attacked by one or more states and becomes involved in a state of war, the other party shall immediately provide military and other assistance by all available means in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations and in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
