Vladimir Putin arrived in China
Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing for a working visit, where he will attend the second Belt and Road International Forum.
April 25, 2019
15:50
Beijing
The Russian President will also hold talks with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping to discuss the further development of Russian-Chinese comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, as well as current regional and international affairs.
In addition to this, a number of bilateral meetings are planned between the President of Russia and the leaders of the countries taking part in the forum.
News conference following Russian-North Korean talks
Following his talks with Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un, Vladimir Putin answered media questions.
April 25, 2019
12:45
Russky Island, Vladivostok
News conference following Russian-North Korean talks.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon,
I suggest that we go straight to questions and answers. I will try to answer your questions. Go ahead, please.
Question: Mr President, this was your first meeting with Kim Jong-un. There is significant interest towards him as a person around the world. Could you share with us your impressions about him as a person and a politician, and whether you are satisfied with the outcomes of the talks?
Vladimir Putin: Yes, my colleagues and I are all satisfied with the outcomes of the talks. Chairman Kim Jong-un is quite an open person and speaks freely. We had a very detailed conversation on all items on our agenda and discussed them in various aspects, including bilateral relations, sanctions, United Nations, relations with the United States, and, of course, the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, which is the main subject. I can confirm that he is quite an interesting and substantive interlocutor.





