North Korea's role in Kursk, ties with Russia: Putin's remarks at meeting with Kim Jong Un

BEIJING, September 3. /TASS/. Relations between Russia and North Korea have recently taken on a particularly trusting and allied character, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing.

Putin also thanked North Korea for its contribution to the fight against neo-Nazism.

TASS has compiled the main statements made by the head of state.

- Recently, relations between Russia and North Korea "have taken on a special character of trust and friendship, an allied character."

- "I am glad that we will have the opportunity to discuss our bilateral relations in all aspects and in all areas."