Kim was extremely impressed by Russia’s modern aviation technology

soul (Uttam Hindu News): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said that he has been greatly impressed by Russian aerospace and aviation technology. He visited an aircraft plant during his visit to Russia this week. Pyongyang’s state media said this on Saturday.

Following his summit meeting with President Vladimir Putin, Kim on Friday visited the Yuri Gagarin Aviation Plant in the far eastern region of Komsomolsk-on-Amur, which produces advanced fighter jets including the Sukhoi Su-35, Yonhap news agency reported. Produces.

“He was deeply impressed by the rich independent potential of the Russian aircraft manufacturing industry and its continuous entrepreneurial efforts toward modernity and new goals,” North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. He expressed hope that the plant will continue to grow by achieving higher production growth in the future.”

It said Kim expressed respect for Russia’s rapid development of aviation technology and “getting ahead of external potential threats.”

He praised the officers, scientists, technicians and workers of the plant for making great contribution to the development of the country’s air industry by achieving outstanding success in production with highly advanced technology and strong mental strength.

Established in 1934, the aviation plant made a “great contribution to defeating fascism” during the war for the Soviet Union by producing a variety of aircraft, including long-range bombers.

According to KCNA, today it is the largest fighter jet manufacturer in Russia.

KCNA said Kim left for his next destination on Friday afternoon.

He is expected to travel to Vladivostok and meet Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and visit the Navy’s Pacific Fleet.