「金正恩とプーチン、今月会談…軍事協力などの交渉」
”Kim Jong-un and Putin meet this month...negotiations on military cooperation, etc.”
The New York Times (NY
T) reported on the 4th (local time). The NYT, citing U.S. officials, said Kim could travel by train from Pyongyang to Vladivostok this month to meet with Putin.
I was told that the potential was high. "There is a possibility that it will be held in Moscow, but it is not yet certain," he added. The official said that the two will be attending the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok from 10 to 13 this month.
They said they could meet at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on campus. Kim also plans to visit Wharf 33, where naval vessels belonging to the Russian Pacific Fleet are anchored.
It says. In addition, Kim may visit the Vostochny Cosmodrome. The Vostochny Cosmodrome is a new attempt by Russia to reduce its dependence on Kazakhstan's cosmodrome.
This is a state-of-the-art space base built. The two sides are expected to communicate their wishes through this meeting. Putin says Kim wants Russia to supply artillery and anti-tank missiles
Kim hopes that Russia will provide advanced technology related to satellites and nuclear-propelled submarines to North Korea, sources said. Kim also wants food aid.
It is said that On the 30th of last month, following Defense Secretary Shoigu's visit to North Korea in July, the White House exchanged letters between General Secretary Kim and President Putin, indicating progress in arms deal negotiations between North Korea and Russia.
It was revealed that he was doing so. The US government believes that the discussion of Kim's visit to Russia was first proposed during Defense Secretary Shoigu's visit to North Korea.
Regarding the possibility of a meeting between General Secretary Kim and President Putin, the White House said,
“Kim Jung Eun held leader-level diplomatic engagement in Russia.
"There is information that there is hope that such dialogue will continue, including with Russia (Russia)," he told Rengo News.
2023/09/05 09:01 KST
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