Russian President Vladimir Putin will sit down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Russia’s Far East later on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters earlier that the two leaders would discuss bilateral cooperation in various areas, as well as regional and international cooperation.
Moreover, Peskov stated Putin and Kim would also discuss “sensitive” issues, which he stressed “should not become the subject of any public disclosure or announcement”.
This is the North Korean leader’s first trip abroad in four years and his second trip to Russia. Kim last visited the country in 2019.
Putin, Kim Jong Un Inspect Soyuz Launch Facility at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the launch facility of the Soyuz-2 space rocket complex at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Amur Region, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
The leaders have also inspected the process of construction of the launch facility of the Angara space rocket complex, which started in 2019.
Earlier in the day, Kim arrived at the railway station of the cosomdrome by train as part of his first visit to Russia since 2019.
Putin: Russia Will Help North Korea in Space Exploration and Rocket Construction
When asked about cooperation with North Korea in space, Vladimir Putin emphasized that this is the very reason why they came to Vostochny Cosmodrome.
“The North Korean leadership is interested in rocket construction, they are also trying to develop space technologies,” Putin said.
Referring to the issue of potential cooperation with North Korea in military and technological spheres, Vladimir Putin also said that “they will discuss all issues in no particular hurry” because “they have time”.
Putin, N. Korea’s Kim Have Short Talk at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have had a brief talk at at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Amur region, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday.
“Thank you for inviting us, despite your tight schedule,” Kim told Putin during the meeting
The ceremony took place at the main entrance to the Unified Technical Complex Launch Vehicles assembly and test buildings.
Putin and Kim will inspect the Vostochny Cosmodrome and then will hold bilateral talks.
Earlier in the day, Kim arrived at the railway station of the cosomdrome by train. 1 hour ago
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