Russian President to meet with North Korean National Assembly Chairman
(Baonghean.vn) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly (ie National Assembly) of North Korea Kim Yong-nam in Moscow (Russia) tomorrow, June 14.
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| Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo: AP |
Speaking to the press, Mr. Peskov stated: "Chairman of the Supreme People's Assembly of North Korea Kim Yong-nam will meet President Putin."
Previously, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Kim Yong-nam's plan to visit Russia and attend the opening ceremony of the 2018 World Cup.
Also at the press conference, Mr. Peskov said that US President Donald Trump and leaders of many other countries will be guests at the World Cup held in Russia.
The 2018 World Cup will take place from June 14 to July 15 at 12 stadiums in 11 Russian cities. The opening ceremony will take place at the Luzhniki Stadium on June 14 before the opening match between Russia and Saudi Arabia.
