15.12.2024, Moscow.
The comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Russia and North Korea came into force on December 4, according to information on the official publication website of Russian legal acts.
According to Article 4 of the treaty, “if one of the parties is subjected to an armed attack by any state or several states and thus finds itself in a state of war, the other party shall immediately provide military and other assistance with all available means at its disposal in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter and in accordance with the legislation” of Russia and North Korea.
Furthermore, even before such an attack occurs, if there is an “immediate threat of an act of armed aggression against one of the parties, the parties shall, at the request of one of the parties, immediately activate bilateral channels to conduct consultations to coordinate their positions and agree on possible practical measures to assist each other in eliminating the threat,” as stated in Article 3 of the treaty.
The agreement is defensive in nature: “the parties shall cooperate with each other to ensure lasting regional and international peace and security,” the treaty emphasizes.
Strengthening the defense capabilities of Russia and North Korea also aims to “prevent war and ensure regional and international peace and security,” according to Article 8 of the treaty.
The treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea was signed on June 18-19, ratified by Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 9, and by Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea Kim Jong Un on November 11. The treaty came into force following the exchange of ratification documents.
