EAST COSMODROME, (Amur region), September 13. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s return visit to the DPRK is not yet planned, said Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov following the results of negotiations between the leaders of the two countries on Wednesday.
“No, not planned yet. There are no such plans yet. But I repeat once again that this is our neighbor, it is in our interests to develop those relations that correspond to our interests,” Peskov told reporters in response to a question about whether the Russian President is planning a return visit to North Korea.
At a special time: visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to Russia
DPRK leader Kim Jong-un arrived in the Far East on his armored train on September 12.
DPRK leader Kim Chen-un arrived in the Far East on his armored train on September 12.
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This is his first foreign trip in four years and his second visit to Russia.
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This is his first trip abroad in four years and his second visit to Russia.
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Negotiations between the North Korean leader and the head of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov and the Governor of Primorye Oleg Kozhemyako took place.
Negotiations between the North Korean leader and the head of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov and the Governor of Primorye Oleg Kozhemyako took place.
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On Wednesday, the Chairman of the State Council DPRK Kim Jong-un arrived at the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
On Wednesday, Chairman of the State Council of the DPRK Kim Jong-un arrived at the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
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He met with Russian President Vladimir Putin there.
He met with Russian President Vladimir Putin there.
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Among the topics for discussion are bilateral relations and a rich exchange of views on international affairs.
Among the topics for discussions — bilateral relations and a rich exchange of views on international affairs.
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Press conferences following the communication between the two leaders are not planned.
A press conference following the communication between the two leaders is not planned.
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They promise to closely monitor the results of the visit in the United States.
They promise to closely monitor the results of the visit in the United States.
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Putin and Kim Jong-un inspected the facilities of the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Putin and Kim Jong-un inspected the facilities of the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
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Later, the heads of state held negotiations with the participation of delegations.
Later, the heads of state held negotiations with the participation of delegations.
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Kim Jong-un on the trip is accompanied by the head of the DPRK Foreign Ministry Choe Song-hui, the head of the military administration department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party Park Chong-chon and the deputy head of the Central Military Committee of the party Lee Byung Chul.
Kim Jong-un is accompanied on the trip by the head of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, Choi Song-hui, the head of the military administration department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party, Park Chong-chon, and the deputy head of the Central Military Committee of the party, Ri Byung-chol.
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The Russian delegation included: presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov, deputy prime ministers Alexei Overchuk, Marat Khusnullin and Denis Manturov, as well as ministers Sergei Lavrov, Sergei Shoigu, Vitaly Savelyev and Alexander Kozlov.
The Russian delegation included: presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov, deputy prime ministers Alexey Overchuk, Marat Khusnullin and Denis Manturov, as well as ministers Sergei Lavrov, Sergei Shoigu, Vitaly Savelyev and Alexander Kozlov.
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Afterwards, the leaders held one-on-one negotiations.
The leaders then held one-on-one negotiations.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in the Far East on his armored train on September 12.
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This is his first foreign trip in four years and his second visit to Russia.
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Negotiations between the North Korean leader and the head of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov and the Governor of Primorye Oleg Kozhemyako took place.
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On Wednesday, Chairman of the State Council of the DPRK Kim Chen-un arrived at the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
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He met with Russian President Vladimir Putin there.
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The topics for discussion include bilateral relations and a rich exchange of views on international affairs.
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Press conferences following the communication between the two leaders are not planned .
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The results of the visit are promised to be closely monitored in the United States.
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Putin and Kim Jong-un inspected the cosmodrome facilities Eastern.
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Later, the heads of state held talks with the participation of delegations.
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Kim Jong-un is accompanied on the trip by the head DPRK Foreign Ministry Choi Song-hee, head of the military administration department of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party Pak Chong-chon and deputy head of the Central Military Committee of the party Lee Byung-chol.
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The Russian delegation included: press Presidential Secretary Dmitry Peskov, Deputy Prime Ministers Alexei Overchuk, Marat Khusnullin and Denis Manturov, as well as ministers Sergei Lavrov, Sergei Shoigu, Vitaly Savelyev and Alexander Kozlov.
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After leaders held one-on-one negotiations.
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