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General V.K. Singh makes surprise visit to North Korea
India – North Korea
News:
- Recently, Minister of State for External Affairs visited North Korea.
Important Facts:
2. Range of bilateral issues covering political, regional, economic, educational and cultural cooperation figured in the India-North Korean talks
3. Concern over North Korea’s possible proliferation links with Pakistan was also raised
4. In March 2017, India restricted trade with North Korea except for food and medicines
5. The recent meeting is seen as India’s attempt to rebuild ties with ‘cornered’ North Korea
6. The visit came amidst a threat by North Korea to cancel the June 12 US-North Korea Summit if USA made denuclearization a precondition
