UN secretary general welcomes Putin-Kim Jong-un meeting

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the talks held between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.

According to him, the Secretary General welcomes all opportunities for dialogue in an effort to resolve the crisis on the Korean Peninsula, TASS reported.

The first talks between the Russian president and the North Korean leader were held in the Russian city of Vladivostok yesterday. During the summit, they also had a face-to-face meeting.