# Russian, North Korean prime ministers open Tumannaya River road bridge via video link

https://mins.news/en/item/48031

- TASS, 2026-09-07 07:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2183495

> Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korean Prime Minister Pak Thae Song opened a road bridge across the Tumannaya River on the countries’ border by video link. The nearly 5-kilometer crossing is intended to increase transport volumes, reduce costs and expand trade and economic cooperation.

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