The strategic pact says that Moscow and Pyongyang will seek "a multipolar international system based on 'good faith' cooperation between states, mutual respect for interests, a collective approach to international issues, cultural and civilizational diversity, and the rule of international law in international relations."
The agreement's preamble confirms that Russia and North Korea are committed to "protecting international justice from hegemonic aspirations" and any attempts to impose a unipolar world order.
The two countries also pledged to maintain and foster relations, "taking into account the legislation of their states and their international obligations," respect each other's state sovereignty and territorial integrity, abstain from interfering in internal affairs, and follow the principle of equality and other international rules, as the agreement's first article read.
"The parties, via dialogue and negotiations, including at the highest level, exchange views on issues of bilateral relations and the international agenda of mutual interest, as well as strengthen joint coordination and interaction on international platforms," the agreement's second article said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed the bilateral pact on Wednesday during the Russian president's visit to Pyongyang. Kim said the agreement provides for the development of cooperation in economic, political, and military areas. Putin, for his part, said that Moscow did not rule out the development of military and technical cooperation with Pyongyang.