Pyongyang:The education ministers of North Korea and Russia have held discussions in Pyongyang, exploring avenues to expand educational exchanges between the two countries. This meeting marks a step towards deepening cooperation amidst growing ties between the nations.

According to Yonhap News Agency, North Korean Education Minister Ri Yong-chol and his Russian counterpart Sergey Kravtsov engaged in talks on Monday. The discussions included sharing successes and experiences in the educational field and exploring ways to enhance bilateral exchange and cooperation. The Russian delegation, led by Kravtsov, arrived in Pyongyang on the same day.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that the Russian delegation visited the Pyongyang University of Education No. 2, a key institution for teacher training in North Korea. As part of the visit, a "supplementary agreement" was signed to establish and operate a Russian education center in North Korea, in partnership with Blagoveshchensk State Pedagogical University.

North Korea and Russia have been broadening their cooperation in various sectors, including military and economic areas, following a mutual defense treaty signed in June 2024.