Russian defence minister visits North Korea for military and political talks

North Korean state media did not immediately confirm the visit

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, left, is welcomed by North Korean Defence Minister No Kwang Chol (Russian Defence Press Service via AP)

Russian defence minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with North Korean military and political leaders, the ministry said.

The TASS news agency report citing the ministry did not specify who Mr Belousov would be meeting or the purpose of the talks.