Present at the talks from the DPRK side were Ri Su Yong and his party, the DPRK ambassador to Russia and staff members of his embassy and from the Russian side relevant officials of the Foreign Ministry of Russia.

Both sides discussed the issues for boosting the friendly relations between the two countries and some international issues of mutual concern.

Meanwhile, Ri Su Yong met and had a talk with Alexandr Galushka, minister of the Development of Far East who is chairman of the Inter-Governmental Committee for Cooperation in Trade and Economy, Science and Technology between the DPRK and Russia, on the same day.