The Russian Defense Minister and a Chinese delegation will visit the DPRK to participate in the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is expected to travel to the DPRK to take part in celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, according to North Korean state media.
«A military delegation from the Russian Federation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu will pay a congratulatory visit to the DPRKannounced the official North Korean news agency KCNA, a day after confirming that a Chinese delegation would also attend the event on Thursday.
France 24 TV channel also reported that the DPRK will host Russia's defense minister and a high-level Chinese delegation in Pyongyang for the Korean War armistice anniversary celebrations this week.
«This visit will contribute to the strengthening of Russian-North Korean military ties and will be an important step in the development of cooperation between the two countriesthe Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
China, the DPRK's main trading partner, also confirmed on Tuesday that it would send a delegation led by Communist Party of China politburo member Li Hongzhong.
Foreign visitors are expected to attend events in Pyongyang to mark 70 years since the signing of the armistice, known as Victory Day in the DPRK, which the KCNA news agency said would be celebrated with a "great way that will go down in history».
A large-scale military parade and other events are set to take place this week, with satellite images indicating that soldiers and civilians have been training for the parade for months, Seoul-based trade website NK News reported.
Leader Kim's largest nuclear-capable missiles and other military capabilities are expected to pass through Kim Il Sung Square during the event, he added.
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