MOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korean Armed Forces may take part in next year’s International Army Games held in Russia, according to a Russian Defense Ministry statement published Monday.
Earlier in the day, a delegation from North Korea visited the Alabino military training ground in the Moscow region to view a Suvorov Onslaught competition of amphibious infantry fighting vehicles.
"Representatives of the Korean People's Army have expressed their desire to participate in the International Army Games in 2016," the Russian Defense Ministry stated, citing the head of the North Korean delegation.
The 2015 International Army Games are currently underway in Russia. The competition has brought together more than 2,000 participants from 17 countries. Teams participate in 14 military contests held in 10 different locations across Russia. The games are due to finish on August 15.
