"We will strengthen interaction between the DPRK and Russia in order to confront the United States, which is a common threat," Shin Hong Chol quoted TASS as saying
The ambassador also announced the goal of developing strategic relations between the two countries.
In his opinion, the DPRK needs to strengthen its state defense capability and its potential to deliver a "powerful preemptive strike."
Earlier, Kim Yeo-jong, deputy head of the department of the Central Committee of the DPRK Labor Party, condemned the United States for holding joint military exercises.