AFP on September 14 quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that President Vladimir Putin presented North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with a rifle of the highest quality made in Russia. For his part, Putin also received a rifle made in North Korea.
Leader Kim Jong-un and President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome on September 13.
In addition, Mr. Putin also gave Mr. Kim a pair of gloves from a spacesuit, which has been used many times in space. Previously, the two leaders have given each other swords.
The North Korean leader arrived in Russia on September 12 and held talks with President Putin for more than five hours on September 13 at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Amur region in the Far East. The topics of dialogue included economic and humanitarian cooperation, the regional situation and other topics, according to TASS.
The gifts were given before the reception. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that "Comrade Kim Jong-un thanked and presented his gift to Comrade Putin" before attending the banquet in an intimate atmosphere filled with "brotherly love".
Russian President Vladimir Putin introduces limousine to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
Mr. Kim will stay in Russia for a few more days. He is expected to visit the cities of Kimsomolsk-on-Amur and Vladivostok.
The North Korean leader's official visit this time was made at the invitation of the Russian President. Russia is also the first country Mr. Kim visited after the Covid-19 pandemic.
During the bilateral talks, Mr. Kim invited Mr. Putin to visit North Korea, and the Russian leader agreed. According to Sputnik news agency, all arrangements will be negotiated through diplomatic channels. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit North Korea in October.
In addition, spokesman Peskov said Russia highly appreciated the visit of the North Korean leader and will continue to build good relations with Pyongyang based on the principle of mutual respect. He said the two sides intend to strengthen relations in all areas, including military cooperation, which he described as "sensitive". South Korea on the same day issued warnings to North Korea and Russia about this cooperation, according to Yonhap.
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