“We reaffirm our intention to maintain reliable defense and strengthen coordination towards a common goal - the complete denuclearization of the DPRK,” TASS quoted his words at a press conference with his colleague from South Korea, Jung Kyung Doo.

In January, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was counting on the DPRK making the right decision on the denuclearization talks.

In turn, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that there are positive points in negotiations with North Korea.