A welcome ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin was held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Footage features locals waving balloons and cheering, with a military band playing the Russian national anthem as Putin’s motorcade arrived.
Putin arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day official visit on Tuesday at the invitation of the DPRK’s leader Kim Jong-un. The parties are expected to discuss various topics such as the economy, energy, agriculture, trade, international relations and security.
This visit marks the Russian president's second trip to the DPRK. In 2000 he met with the incumbent leader's father and predecessor, Kim Jong Il.
Following his visit, Putin is set to travel to Hanoi at the invitation of Nguyen Phu Trong, Secretary General of the Vietnamese Communist Party's Central Committee.
Nice to see you all! Cheering crowds pack out Kim Il Sung Square for Putin's welcome ceremony in Pyongyang
A welcome ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin was held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Footage features locals waving balloons and cheering, with a military band playing the Russian national anthem as Putin’s motorcade arrived.
Putin arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day official visit on Tuesday at the invitation of the DPRK’s leader Kim Jong-un. The parties are expected to discuss various topics such as the economy, energy, agriculture, trade, international relations and security.
This visit marks the Russian president's second trip to the DPRK. In 2000 he met with the incumbent leader's father and predecessor, Kim Jong Il.
Following his visit, Putin is set to travel to Hanoi at the invitation of Nguyen Phu Trong, Secretary General of the Vietnamese Communist Party's Central Committee.
A welcome ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin was held at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on Wednesday.
Footage features locals waving balloons and cheering, with a military band playing the Russian national anthem as Putin’s motorcade arrived.
Putin arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day official visit on Tuesday at the invitation of the DPRK’s leader Kim Jong-un. The parties are expected to discuss various topics such as the economy, energy, agriculture, trade, international relations and security.
This visit marks the Russian president's second trip to the DPRK. In 2000 he met with the incumbent leader's father and predecessor, Kim Jong Il.
Following his visit, Putin is set to travel to Hanoi at the invitation of Nguyen Phu Trong, Secretary General of the Vietnamese Communist Party's Central Committee.