Kim Jong-Un made the offer to his Russian counterpart during historic talks between the countries. The discussions with Putin and Kim were the first time the two controversial leaders have met and show signs North Korea are attempting to change attitudes towards the country. Earlier on Thursday, the two leaders vowed to have “closer ties” with one another.
They smiled broadly and shook hands outside the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University as the world eagerly watched on.
The Russian President was full of praise for Kim as he welcomed his efforts to “normalise” its nuclear weapons programme.
The summit was held in Vladivostok and comes just weeks after Kim met US President Donald Trump.
Putin told the world’s media he sought to progress “bilateral relations” with Pyongyang and seek a solution to the ongoing rift between North Korea and the US.
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He said: “I’m sure your visit to Russia will also help to develop our bilateral relations and will help us to understand the ways we can help to settle the situation on the Korean Peninsula, what can be done together, what Russia can do to support the positive processes that are taking their place now.
“We welcome your efforts on developing inter-Korean dialogue and your efforts on normalising the US-North Korean relations.
“And of course, in terms of bilateral agenda, we need to achieve a lot to develop trade and economic ties and humanitarian ties.”
Kim arrived in Russia on Wednesday by armoured train just days after confirmation of the meeting was made.
Upon arriving in Russia the North Korean leader was greeted by Russian officials and entertained by a brass band before he got inside a car flanked by his famous running bodyguards.
Kim added: “I would like to offer again sincere gratitude to Mr President for making time in his busy schedule and come thousands of miles from the capital city of Moscow to here to give us time for a great conversation.
“We are visiting Russia this time to meet in person with President Putin and exchange our opinions.
“It is to exchange our mutual views on Korean Peninsula and this region’s political landscape which is a great focus of the world’s attention.”