North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong met with Myanmar President Thein Sein and Defense Minister Wai Lwin Monday during a visit to the Southeast Asian country, according to state media reports.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that, during the meeting, Thein Sein voiced his support for North Korea’s foreign and domestic policies and encouraged further bilateral relations.

“The Myanmar government supports the domestic and foreign policies of the party and government of the DPRK for peace and security on the Korean peninsula,” the KCNA article said. “(Thein Sein) said he was pleased that Kim Jong Un is