Pyongyang, March 22 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, on March 21 met Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, on a visit to the DPRK leading a delegation of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un gladly received Sergei Shoigu visiting Pyongyang again in six months and had a talk with him in a trustworthy and warm atmosphere.

Sergei Shoigu courteously conveyed the friendly greetings and an important letter from Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, to the DPRK leader.

Kim Jong Un expressed his deep thanks for it, and sent his militant greetings to the respected Russian president.

At the talk, there was a wide-ranging exchange of views and opinions of the leaderships of the DPRK and Russia on the important issues for defending the security interests of the two countries and international justice and on the regional and international situation. The talk confirmed the consensus of stand of the two sides.

Noting that the special military operations conducted by the Russian army and people serve as a demonstration of their indomitable strength, patriotism and just cause, Kim Jong Un stated that it is the steadfast option and resolute will of the DPRK government to invariably support Russia in the struggle for defending its national sovereignty, territorial integrity and security interests in the future, too.

The talk expressed the willingness of the leaderships of the two countries to unconditionally implement the provisions of the treaty on the comprehensive strategic partnership.

Kim Jong Un had an important and useful conversation with Sergei Shoigu on the prospective undertakings for further expanding and boosting exchanges and cooperation in security and other many-sided fields.

Hoping that victory, prosperity, happiness and fortune are always in store for the Russian people, he sent his warm wishes to the respected President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of the Russian Federation and to its government, army and people. -0-