Moscow and Pyongyang are in talks on expanding flights between the two countries, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

"Negotiations are underway on expanding flights. All this demonstrates active efforts to boost mutually beneficial ties between Russia and North Korea in various fields," she pointed out with regard to the resumption of train services between Pyongyang and the Russian cities of Moscow and Khabarovsk.

The diplomat also mentioned the groundbreaking ceremony for a road bridge across the border river of Tumannaya, which took place on April 30 and involved the two countries’ heads of government. "We are confident that the launch of this transportation corridor, set for the second half of the next year, as well as the resumption of passenger train services, will serve as a solid basis for the future development of good-neighborly relations between Russia and North Korea," Zakharova stressed.