Putin lavished at North Korean banquet

Vladimir Putin on Wednesday (June 19) was treated with local delicacies at the official welcoming reception on behalf of leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un at the end of two-day state visit to Pyongyang.

The two leaders gave speeches showing their gratitude to each other for this visit and toasted each other.

Earlier on Wednesday Putin and Kim signed a strategic partnership pact that includes a mutual defense clause under which each country agrees to help the other repel external aggression.