Friend A: Hey there! Heard any interesting news?
Friend B: Just a bit here and there, what's up?

Friend A: So, you know about Kim Jong Un, right? Well, he had a chat with Russia's culture minister!
Friend B: No way! What did they talk about?

Friend A: They talked about something important for both countries - cultural exchanges! Kim said it helps build friendship and understanding.
Friend B: That sounds cool! And the Russian culture minister, what did she do?

Friend A: Well, she met with North Korea's culture minister too and agreed on a plan to boost cultural interactions between the two countries.
Friend B: Wow, that's a big step! Is this connected to anything else happening?

Friend A: Yeah, it's actually the first anniversary of the strategic partnership treaty between Pyongyang and Moscow. And get this - the pact includes military support!
Friend B: Whoa, that's intense! It seems like they want to strengthen their bond in other areas too.

Friend A: Exactly! Experts say Kim's meeting with the Russian culture minister shows they want to deepen ties beyond just the military.
Friend B: That's amazing news, friend! Let's hope these cultural exchanges bring even more understanding and friendship between the two countries!
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly met with Russia's culture minister and expressed the importance of cultural exchanges between the two countries to deepen mutual understanding and ties.



Monday's edition of the ruling Workers' Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported that Kim held talks with Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova in Pyongyang on Sunday.



Kim reportedly said exchanges in the field of culture and art play a great role in fostering mutual understanding and ties of friendship between the peoples of the two countries.



Lyubimova also met on Sunday with North Korean Culture Minister Sung Jong Gyu, and reportedly approved a plan to promote cultural exchanges between the two governments.



The paper said the Russian minister's visit coincides with the first anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty concluded by Pyongyang and Moscow. The pact calls for mutual military support.



Observers say Kim's meeting with the Russian culture minister apparently indicates that the two countries hope to advance their ties in non-military fields.