North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui has flown to Russia to attend the fourth Eurasian Women's Forum and the BRICS Women's Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russia's embassy in North Korea said on Monday.

North Korean Foreign Minister met with the Russian Foreign Minister to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation between their countries.

Choe Son-hui to participate in 4th Eurasian Women's Forum, BRICS Women's Forum in St. Petersburg, says Russian Embassy in Pyongyang - Anadolu Ajansı

North Korea sent its foreign minister to Russia for her second trip in less than a year to the major backer of Kim Jong Un’s regime. The move comes as Pyongyang readies for a parliamentary meeting that will likely approve measures that raise tensions with South Korea.

According to the Russian embassy in Pyongyang, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui has flown to Russia to attend the fourth Eurasian W

North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Son Hui departed for a trip to Russia, state media reported Tuesday, as the two regimes continue to strengthen ties amid growing international concern about their military cooperation.