After the conclusion of the agreement the two countries have worked to boost the friendly relations while strengthening the bilateral cooperation and exchange in the economic, cultural and other fields in keeping with their common desire and demand, notes Minju Joson.

Special mention should be made of the fact that the meeting between General Secretary Kim Jong Il and former Russian President Putin and the adoption of the DPRK-Russia Joint Declaration and the DPRK-Russia Moscow Declaration in the new century marked an epochal event in developing the bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation on a new higher stage, it says, adding:

The Russian people are now striving to achieve the social stability and national unity and improve the nation's economy on a higher level while desiring to build a strong country.

The Korean people hope that the Russian people's efforts for the development and stability of the country will produce good results.

The DPRK-Russia relations of friendship and cooperation will grow stronger by the joint efforts of the two governments and peoples.

Rodong Sinmun introduces Russia endeavoring to achieve its security and development.