Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui at the Kremlin, according to News.am. The meeting was confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, as reported by Interfax.
At the start of the discussion, Putin praised the relations between the two countries. He expressed his gratitude to the North Korean leadership and people for their assistance. The president noted that the feat of the Korean soldiers who supported the Russian military will not be forgotten, adding that they have been awarded state decorations.
Putin extended his warm wishes to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In turn, Choe Son-hui thanked him for his kind words. She noted that Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed their strategic commitment to developing relations with Russia.
