The meeting between Putin and Kim Jong-un ended. What did they talk about for five hours?

  Beijing, Sept. 13 (Xinhua)-At 7: 00 a.m. Moscow time on the 13th, the train of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived at the Russian Oriental Space Launch Site and stopped at the railroad track near the assembly test building. The red carpet was laid on the steps at the entrance of the carriage, and the honor guards of the Russian Eastern Military Region lined up to welcome them.

  "Thank you for your invitation and warm reception in your busy schedule." Kim Jong-un told Russian President Vladimir Putin. After exchanging greetings, the leaders of Russia and the DPRK opened their second meeting in Russia after four years.

  Covenant of space launch site

  According to Russian media reports, on the morning of 13th local time, Putin and Kim Jong-un jointly visited the Russian Oriental Space Launch Site, during which they inspected the assembly workshop of the "angara" carrier rocket and the launch complex of the "Soyuz -2" carrier rocket.

  Kim Jong-un and the accompanying officers listened carefully to the introduction. He raised many questions and was very interested in the characteristics of rocket fuel and the propulsion principle of launch vehicle.

  During the visit, Kim Jong-un also left a brief message in the VIP book of the space launch site.

  At 8: 25, Putin’s meeting with Kim Jong-un and the DPRK delegation began. The talks were held in the engineering workshop of the Soyuz -2 carrier rocket of the Oriental Space Launch Center, and a photo of Soviet astronaut yuri gagarin was hung on the wall of the meeting hall.

  During the exchange, Putin said that he was very happy to meet and receive the DPRK in Russia again. "This time, as we agreed, we will meet at our Oriental Space Launch Site."

  Putin said that the two sides need to discuss many issues such as economic cooperation, humanitarianism and regional situation.

  Kim Jong-un once again thanked Putin for his reception, saying that he felt the sincerity of Russian friends.

  Putin shakes hands with Kim Jong-un. Image source: Russian Kremlin website

  He expressed his belief that this meeting will bring bilateral relations to a new level. The DPRK expressed its support for Russia, "I hope that we will always be together and fight against imperialism and build a sovereign country."

  The extensive talks lasted for more than an hour. Subsequently, Putin held face-to-face talks with Kim Jong-un.

  "The cooperation between the two countries is not aimed at anyone."

  During the talks between Putin and Kim Jong-un, the Kremlin constantly released news about bilateral relations through the media.

  Russian Presidential Press Secretary peskov said in an interview that North Korea is a close neighbor of Russia, and despite all kinds of voices and comments from outside, Russia will still build bilateral relations in a way that is beneficial to both sides.

  When talking about Russia-DPRK relations, he said that Russia-DPRK relations are only related to two sovereign countries and should not cause concern to third countries. "Our cooperation is for the benefit of the two peoples, not for targeting anyone."

  In addition, peskov said that after the talks, the leaders of the two countries have no plans to sign any documents, including a joint statement.

  On the 13th local time, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met in eastern Russia. The picture shows the leaders and delegations of the two countries holding talks together. Image source: Russian Kremlin website

  Gong pin yuan dong gourmet

  After the talks, Putin held an official welcoming luncheon for Kim Jong-un. According to the Tass news agency, Putin entertained the DPRK with Siberian and Far Eastern cuisines, and the guests tasted Kamchatka crab dumplings and seabuckthorn desserts.

  During this period, Putin raised a glass and proposed "to further strengthen our two countries — — Friendship and cooperation between Russia and North Korea, and a toast to the well-being and prosperity of the two peoples. "

  Kim Jong-un said that he believes that this visit "will become an important moment for further development (bilateral relations)."

  After the banquet, Kim Jong-un left the Oriental Space Launch Site and ended the meeting between Russian and DPRK leaders for more than five hours.

  For Kim Jong-un’s visit, Putin commented that it was carried out in a "gay and friendly atmosphere."