Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia for official visit

Published September 12th, 2023 - 06:30 GMT
Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia on September 12, 2023. AFP
Highlights
The timing of this visit is particularly notable, given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the prospect of North Korea extending support to Russia through arms deals.

ALBAWABA- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has touched down in Russia on his train, embarking on an official visit aimed at bolstering diplomatic relations between the two nations. 

Alexander Kozlov, the head of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation and the leader of the Intergovernmental Committee for Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation with North Korea, has confirmed that he held a meeting with Kim Jong Un during his stay in Russia.

During his visit, Kim Jong Un is expected to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing topics of mutual interest, potentially including military cooperation.

The timing of this visit is particularly notable, given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the prospect of North Korea extending support to Russia through arms deals.


 

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