A member of North Korea’s elite on a state visit to Tehran said the DPRK is attempting to unite with Iran and Palestine to cooperate and counter “foreign aggression”, according to a report from local media outlet ISNA published on Monday.

Choe Thae Bok, Chairman of the North’s Supreme People’s Assembly, made the remarks while leading a delegation to Iran. The DPRK delegation is attending an international conference in support of Palestine, along with groups from 80 other countries.

The North Korean envoy also contributed to the forum, expressing solidarity with the Palestinians, and calling for Israel to leave the Middle