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North Korea’s ambassador to Iran yesterday asked the Iranian Red Crescent Society for humanitarian assistance, according to local news outlet the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Ambassador Kang Sam Hyon made an emergency request during a meeting with the head of the Iranian relief agency, Amir Hossein Ziaee.
According to the report, Ziaee gave a positive response to the request, who said the organisation would help given the current ongoing drought in the DPRK.
“We are very glad that friendly relations between the two countries are still strong,” said North Korean ambassador
North Korea’s ambassador to Iran yesterday asked the Iranian Red Crescent Society for humanitarian assistance, according to local news outlet the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Ambassador Kang Sam Hyon made an emergency request during a meeting with the head of the Iranian relief agency, Amir Hossein Ziaee.
Leo Byrne was the Data and Analytic Director at NK News. Follow him on twitter @LeoPByrne
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