The DPRK side said that the largest-ever DPRK-targeted joint military exercises of the U.S. and its buildup of strategic assets are the root cause of the tensions on the Korean peninsula, and expressed its stand to steadily take measures to bolster up its nuclear deterrence in order to defend the sovereignty and vital rights of the country and the peace on the peninsula from the U.S. nuclear war threat.

The Russian side expressed its understanding of the stand of the DPRK and hoped the tensions on the Korean peninsula would be defused as soon as possible.

Both sides agreed to boost cooperation in various fields in line with the long-standing friendly relations.