Putin meets Kim, says Russia will assist North Korea construct satellites

AFP

President Vladimir Putin promised assist to North Korea construct satellites and confirmed Kim Jong Un round Russia’s most trendy house launch facility on Wednesday earlier than talks that had been anticipated to incorporate army issues.

Kim arrived on the Vostochny Cosmodrome, nestled among the many forests of jap Russia not removed from the Chinese border, by prepare after crossing into Russia early on Tuesday.

When reporters requested whether or not Russia would assist Kim construct satellites, Putin replied: “That’s why we came here. The leader of the DPRK shows great interest in rocket engineering; they are also trying to develop space.”

Responding to a query about whether or not he and Kim would focus on army issues, Putin mentioned they might focus on all points. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu is attending the talks.

“I am glad to see you,” Putin mentioned as he shook Kim’s hand for about 40 seconds at Vostochny. “This is our new cosmodrome.”

Putin additionally congratulated Kim North Korean anniversaries, together with 75 years because the institution of North Korea in 1948.

Via a translator, Kim thanked Putin for the invitation and for the heat of his reception. He then signed the customer e book in Korean: “The glory to Russia, which gave birth to the first space conquerors, will be immortal.”

Russian state tv mentioned Kim requested Putin a lot of detailed questions throughout his tour of the house facility.

Russian media mentioned Putin confirmed Kim across the constructing the place Russia’s new house booster, the Angara, is assembled. The 42.7-metre rocket launches payloads into low Earth orbit.

The United States has accused North Korea of offering arms to Russia, however it’s unclear whether or not any deliveries have been made. Both Russia and North Korea have denied these claims, however promised to deepen defence cooperation.

“As neighbours, our countries implement cooperation in sensitive areas that should not become the subject of public disclosure and announcement,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned. “But this is quite natural for neighbouring states.”