By: Express Web Desk Updated: June 21, 2024 05:48 IST Follow Us Facebook Twitter whatsapp In a show of a growing relationship, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea for the first time in nearly 25 years, and was welcomed with a lavish ceremony in Pyongyang. The ceremony included balloons, posters, and a gala concert. During his visit, Putin spent about two hours in a one-on-one interaction with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
And the two leaders exchanged luxurious gifts. Here are some of the notable gifts that were swapped: Russian-made Limousine Putin gifted Kim a Russian-built Aurus Limousine for the second time, as reported by CBS . The leaders were seen taking turns driving each other around in the Aurus, although it was unclear if it was the newly-gifted car, as per BBC .
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (right) driving the car with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (AP photo) Kim, known to be a car enthusiast, has a collection of luxury foreign vehicles. Putin, who frequently uses an Aurus, had previously shown off the vehicle to Kim during their 2023 meeting.
Several months later, Kim had received his first Aurus from Russia. Tea set and naval officer's dirk According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Putin also gave Kim a "very beautiful" tea set and a naval officer's dirk, a type of small dagger. Ushakov mentioned that Putin received "very good presents" from Kim in return.
Pungsan dog s The two leaders with the pair of dogs that were gifted to Putin. (A.
