Kim Jong-un congratulates Vladimir Putin on his birthday

North Korean President Kim Jong-un congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that there is "eternal friendship" between the two countries, and also expressed hope for further productive cooperation. This was reported on September 7 by the KCNA news agency.

"I have no doubt that the alliance relations between the two countries, which have flourished greatly, will continue to advance in the future thanks to the warm friendly relations and close comradely ties between us, and will make a great contribution to the powerful promotion of the comprehensive development of bilateral relations and the establishment of a just and multipolarized world order," Kim Jong—un said..

The North Korean leader added that Russia, as a world power, is now playing a leading role in building a new, multipolar world. He also expressed confidence in the immortal friendly relations between Russia and the DPRK.

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The republic is also ready to receive Russian tourists.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on October 6 that Putin would hold an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council on October 7, his birthday. He also noted that the Russian leader has personal plans.

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