The state news agency KCNA reported that the event, held at the Central Youth House, highlighted the role played by the General Secretary of the Workers’ Party, Kim Jong Un, and Russian President Vladimir Putin as leaders of the two nations.

Mun Chol, president of the Socialist Patriotic Youth Union, emphasized in his speech that the peoples and youth of both countries, true comrades in arms, will emerge victorious from every new challenge posed by the preservation of independence and peace.

Anton Zemidov, chairman of the Coordination Council of the Russian Youth Guard, highlighted Kim Jong Un’s contributions to the development and prosperity of the DPRK and expressed his gratitude for the solidarity received by his delegation.

Those attending the meeting enjoyed a performance by the central youth artistic propaganda group and danced to Korean and Russian songs, KCNA reported.

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