Putin: N. Korean leader's visit to Russia taking place in friendly atmosphere

VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME (Amur region). Sept 13 (Interfax) - A friendly and welcoming atmosphere is accompanying North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"Your current visit is taking place in a genuinely comradely, friendly and welcoming atmosphere," Putin told Kim at a reception in the North Korean leader's honor, when recalling their previous meeting in 2019.

The Russian president highlighted the extensive agenda and program of Kim's ongoing visit to Russia.

This program includes a visit not only to Vostochny Cosmodrome but also to other major high-technology clusters, industrial enterprises and innovation centers in Russia's Far East, Putin said.