Tourist exchanges between Russia, North Korea gain traction — minister
Business & Economy
May 18, 23:03
Russian Natural Resources and Environment Minister Alexander Kozlov also said that the Moscow Zoo and ballet dancers recently paid a visit to North Korea
MOSCOW, May 18. /TASS/. Russian Natural Resources and Environment Minister Alexander Kozlov, who heads a government commission for cooperation with North Korea, said tourist exchanges between the countries are gaining popularity.
He made the statement at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.
"We have big plans with our Korean comrades. We have recently executed some of them. There has been a good exchange of tourist groups," the minister said.
He also said that the Moscow Zoo and ballet dancers recently paid a visit to North Korea. The countries are discussing plant breeding, according to the minister.
"What are your plans now?" Putin asked.
"We have plans to continue this work," Kozlov replied.