North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have vowed to seek closer ties as they met face-to-face for the first time today
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un Image: Alexei Nikolsky via PA Images Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un Image: Alexei Nikolsky via PA Images NORTH KOREAN LEADER Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have vowed to seek closer ties as they met face-to-face for the first time today.
“I think it will be a very useful meeting in developing the relationship between the two countries, who have a long friendship and history, into a more stable and sound one,” Kim said.Putin told Kim he supports ongoing efforts to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and wants to boost economic ties.
Labour is one of North Korea’s major exports and source of cash. Pyongyang has reportedly asked Russia to continue to employ its workers after the deadline. In an interview with China’s official People’s Daily published today, Putin lashed out at “countries claiming sole global leadership”.
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