SEOUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has told North Korean number one Kim Jong-un that Russia and North Korea will “expand their comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations with joint efforts”, a report said. the official North Korean press on Sunday.
In a letter sent to Kim Jong-un to mark the anniversary of North Korea’s independence, Vladimir Putin said closer ties were in the interests of both Moscow and Pyongyang, with the effect of helping strengthen security and stability on the Korean peninsula, the KCNA news agency reported. (Report Josh Smith; French version Jean Terzian)