Talks held between leader Kim Jong Il and President V.V. Putin

    Moscow, August 4 (KCNA) -- Talks between Kim Jong Il, Chairman of the National Defence Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin were held at the Grand Kremlin Palace today. Present at the talks on the DPRK side were members of the NDC of the DPRK Kim Yong Chun, chief of the general staff of the Korean People's Army, and Yon Hyong Muk:
    Kim Kuk Thae, secretary of the central committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, Jo Chang Dok, vice-premier of the DPRK cabinet, Jong Ha Chol, director of the propaganda and agitation department of the central committee of the WPK, Kang Sok Ju, first vice-minister of foreign affairs, Pak Nam Gi, chairman of the state planning commission, Kim Yong Sam, minister of railways, Ri Kwang Ho, president of the Academy of Sciences, Pak Ui Chun, DPRK ambassador e.p. to Russia, and other suite members.
    At the talks, they informed each other of the situation in the two countries and had an exhaustive exchange of views on the issue of further developing the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries and a series of matters of common concern.
    The talks took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Kim Jong Il lays wreath at tomb of Unknown Soldier

    Moscow, August 4 (KCNA correspondent) - Leader Kim Jong Il laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this morning. Amid the playing of a dirge he laid a wreath at the tomb and observed a moment's silence.
    Written on the ribbon hanging from the wreath were letters "To Unknown Soldiers. Kim Jong Il".
    After the wreath was laid, a guard of honour of the three services of the Russian Army marched past.

Kim Jong Il visits Mausoleum of Lenin

    Moscow, August 4 (KCNA correspondent) - Leader Kim Jong Il, visited the Mausoleum of Lenin in Red Square in Moscow today. Kim Jong Il placed a wreath at the mausoleum and paid a silent tribute to Lenin.
    Written on the ribbon hanging from the wreath were letters "To V. I. Lenin. Kim Jong Il."
    He went round the mausoleum.

Leader Kim Jong Il meets with President V.V. Putin

Moscow, August 4 (KCNA correspondent) -- There was a meeting between Chairman of the National Defence Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong Il and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin in Moscow today. Leader Kim Jong Il was warmly received by President V.V. Putin at the Grand Kremlin Palace after he arrived in Moscow for an official visit to Russia.
He had a cordial talk with V.V. Putin.

Tete-a-tete talks held between leader Kim Jong Il and President V.V. Putin

Moscow, August 4 (KCNA correspondent) -- Tete-a-tete talks between Chairman Kim Jong Il of the National Defence Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Russian President V.V. Putin took place at the Grand Kremlin Palace on August 4. At the talks they discussed the issue of further developing the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries and a series of international issues of common concern.
The talks took place in a sincere and friendly atmosphere.

Ceremony of signing DPRK-Russia Moscow declaration held

Moscow, August 4 (KCNA correspondent) -- A ceremony of signing the DPRK-Russia Moscow declaration took place at the Grand Kremlin Palace on August 4. Chairman Kim Jong Il of the National Defence Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea attended the ceremony together with Russian President V.V. Putin.
Kim Jong Il and V.V. Putin separately signed the declaration.

Achievements in science

    pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- Scientists have registered notable achievements in research and development in their efforts to put the country's scientific and technological standards on a world level and give spur to information technology. With the adoption of latest scientific successes and computer technology, the academy of agricultural science has made progress in cultivating fast-growing and early-ripening seeds, high-yielding seeds with no or less use of chemical fertilizers and high-yield crops resistant to cold and raising animals of good breeds.
    Scientists at a branch of the academy of light industry have developed a series of processing techniques and facilities to produce instant potato and fermented foodstuffs which gain public favour in service networks.
    Fish breeding institute under the branch academy of fishing industry has developed new breeds of fish relying on domestic source of fodder.
    The automation institute and others under the academy of science have ensured information service in production process and management and developed a computerized production control system needed for comprehensive automation, which has proved successful in ministries of the cabinet, factories and enterprises.
    Korea Computer Centre plays due role in the development of the country and building-material branch under the academy of science has developed a building design support programme.

DPRK youth and students' delegation leaves

Pyongyang, August 4 (KCNA) -- A DPRK youth and students' delegation left here today to participate in the 15th World Festival of Youth and Students to be held in El Djazair. During the festival, the delegation will take part in colorful functions to further strengthen friendship and solidarity with the world's progressive youth and students.
The delegation was seen off at the airport by Pak Chi Ung, secretary of the central committee of the Kim Il Sung Socialist Youth League, and other officials concerned.