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Presidential Executive Office2025
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Russia-North Korea talks

Vladimir Putin and Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un held talks at the Vostochny Space Launch Centre.

September 13, 2023
08:50
Amur Region
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (right) and Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov before Russia-North Korea talks.
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (right) and Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov before Russia-North Korea talks.
Before Russia-North Korea talks.
With Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un.
Russia-North Korea talks.
Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un during Russia-North Korea talks at Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Russia-North Korea talks.
Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un during Russia-North Korea talks at Vostochny Cosmodrome.
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With Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un. Photo: Vladimir Smirnov, TASS

Following the talks with participation of the countries’ delegations, the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting.

* * *

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr Chairman,

I am delighted to see you again and to welcome you to Russia. This time we are meeting at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, just as we agreed.

We are proud of the way this sector is developing in Russia, and this is our new facility. I hope that it will be of interest to you and your colleagues.

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Congratulations to President of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un
September 9, 2023

However, our meeting is taking place at a special time. The People’s Democratic Republic of Korea has recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding, and we established diplomatic relations 75 years ago. I would like to remind you that our country was the first to recognise the sovereignty and independence of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

This year we mark 70 years since the end of the war for independence and the Korean people’s victory in that war. It is a landmark date because our country also helped our friends in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to fight for their independence.

Of course, we need to talk about our economic cooperation, humanitarian issues and the situation in the region.

There are many issues we will discuss. I would like to say that I am glad to see you. Thank for accepting our invitation to come to Russia.

Welcome.

Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un Kim Jong-un Kim Jong-unChairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (retranslated): I express my gratitude to you for inviting us despite your being busy with state affairs.

Our visit to Russia is taking place at a very important time. The Russian side is giving a warm welcome to the delegation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. From the moment we arrived in Russia, we could feel the sincerity of our Russian friends. On behalf of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, I express my gratitude to you and to the people of the Russian Federation. I also thank you for paying so much attention to our visit to Russia.

We have been able to see with our own eyes the present and the future of Russia as it builds itself as a space power. Right now, we are having a meeting at a very special moment, right in the heart of the space power which is Russia.

As you mentioned, the Soviet Union played a major role in liberating our country and helping it become an independent state, and our friendship has deep roots. Currently, our relations with the Russian Federation are the top priority for our country. I am confident that our meeting will serve as another step in elevating our relations to a new level.

As you have just mentioned, we have many issues pertaining to the development of our relations, including politics, the economy and culture, in order to contribute to the improvement of the well-being of our peoples.

Russia is currently engaged in a sacred battle to defend its state sovereignty and security in the face of the hegemonic forces that oppose Russia. We are willing to continue to develop our relations. We have always supported and will continue to support every decision made by President Putin, as well as the decisions of the Russian Government. I also hope that we will always stand together in fighting imperialism and building a sovereign state.

Once again, I express my gratitude to you for providing us with the opportunity to visit Russia and for paying so much attention to our visit.

Vladimir Putin: Thank you.

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