SEOUL/MOSCOW – Russia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Wednesday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement during Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Pyongyang, RIA Novosti news agency reported.

During talks with top DPRK leader Kim Jong-un, Putin said the new fundamental document "will form the basis for long-term relations between the two countries", said the report.

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Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said earlier that the new agreement would outline future cooperation prospects considering recent developments in bilateral relations, especially in the economic and security sectors.

Earlier, the DPRK leader greeted Putin at the Pyongyang International Airport, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Wednesday.

Kim shook hands with Putin and embraced him warmly, the report said.

The DPRK leader expressed his joy and gladness to meet Putin again in Pyongyang some 270 days after their meeting at the Vostochny Spaceport in September last year, the KCNA reported.

The Russian president extended his deep gratitude to the DPRK leader for coming to the airport to greet him.

The two leaders had a friendly chat after arriving at the lodging quarters Kumsusan State Guest House, according to the report.

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Putin's visit is of great importance in "reliably promoting the strategic and future-oriented development of the DPRK-Russia relations," the report said.