North Korea wants to “further strengthen” combat cooperation with the Russian army as leader Kim Jong Un continues to tour military facilities in the Far East, state media reported Sunday.

Defense chief Kang Sun Nam delivered the remarks during a luncheon with top Russian military officials a day prior.

He “expressed his willingness to further strengthen combat unity and cooperation with the Russian army and firmly protect peace and stability in the region and the world,” according to the Rodong Sinmun.

Kim Jong Un meanwhile “shared views on regional and international military political situations” with Russian defense chief Sergei