International Courant
ISTANBUL
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in North Korea’s capital Pyongyang on Tuesday for his first go to to the nation in 24 years, the Kremlin mentioned.
The Russian president was invited by North Korean chief Kim Jong Un, who “personally met Vladimir Putin on the airport in Pyongyang,” the Kremlin mentioned in an announcement.
After exchanging greetings, the 2 leaders departed from the airport in the identical automotive, it added.
Yury Ushakov, an aide to Putin, had advised reporters Monday that the go to would final two days, with the primary occasions going down on the second day.
An official welcoming ceremony adopted by talks are anticipated to happen at Kim’s residence in a while Wednesday, in accordance with Ushakov.
Talks are to be held in two rounds — in each restricted and prolonged codecs — with the 2 leaders to handle essentially the most vital and delicate points in a particular casual dialog whereas strolling round Kim’s residence.
Russia and North Korea plan to signal a number of paperwork after the talks, with a joint assertion anticipated from Putin and Kim, mentioned Ushakov.
Ceremonial occasions are additionally to happen, together with a go to to a monument devoted to troopers of the Purple Military who died whereas combating Japanese forces in Korea throughout World Warfare II, together with a live performance.
Putin and Kim are to journey collectively again to the airport after a proper state reception with speeches exchanged by each leaders.
On the best way, they may cease by the one Orthodox church in North Korea, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.
The final time Putin visited North Korea was in 2000, when the nation was nonetheless below the management of Kim Jong Il, father of present chief Kim Jong Un.
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