The leaders of Russia and North Korea held a two-and-a-half-hour long meeting in Beijing.

Reference News Network, September 3 - According to Sputnik News, on September 3, Russian President Putin met with North Korean Workers' Party General Secretary and State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.

Puvin said during his meeting with Kim Jong-un: "I am very pleased to have the opportunity to have a separate meeting with you today."

He pointed out: "In recent times, there has been particularly trustful and friendly relations between Russia and North Korea. I am glad that we will have the opportunity to discuss our bilateral relations, which are developing in all dimensions and directions."

Kim Jong-un said: "I am very pleased that we have the opportunity today to discuss the prospects and development of cooperation and relations between our two countries. I am also glad to have a separate meeting with you." He said: "Since the treaty was signed in June 2024, our relations have continued to develop in all aspects."

Puvin and Kim Jong-un first held a meeting with delegations from both countries, which lasted over an hour and a half, and then continued with a private meeting, which lasted nearly an hour.

According to Associated Press, on September 3, Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a bilateral meeting in Beijing.

The two leaders attended the large-scale military parade held in the center of Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The Kremlin posted on social media that after the formal reception held at the Great Hall of the People, Putin and Kim Jong-un took the same car to the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

At the beginning of the meeting, Putin spoke in front of journalists, praising the bravery and heroism of the North Korean soldiers who fought side by side with Russian soldiers.

In his opening speech, Kim Jong-un stated that since the signing of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty during the summit in Pyongyang last June, cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow has "greatly strengthened." (Translated by Hu Xue, Zhu Li)

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