MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory telegram to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, noting that relations between the countries are at a high level, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
“Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Relations between our countries, based on good traditions of friendship and good neighborliness, are at a high level — this was fully confirmed by our recent constructive and meaningful talks in Pyongyang,” the telegram says.
The Russian president expressed confidence that through joint efforts the countries would continue to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership.
He also noted that interaction between United Russia and the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) “is a significant component of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang.”
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