Title: Putin Congratulates Kim Jong Un on DPRK’s 76th Foundation Day, Highlighting Strong Bilateral Ties
Moscow, September 8, 2024 (Sputnik International) – Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his heartfelt congratulations to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to a report by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
In a congratulatory telegram, Putin emphasized the robust relationship between Russia and North Korea, noting that it is based on good traditions of friendship and good neighborliness. He highlighted the recent constructive and meaningful talks between the two leaders in Pyongyang as a testament to the high level of relations between their countries.
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, the telegram reads. 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 Russian president expressed confidence that through joint efforts, Russia and North Korea would continue to strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership.
In a separate congratulatory message, Dmitry Medvedev, the chairman of the United Russia party and the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council, also extended his wishes to Kim Jong Un. Medvedev commended North Korea for steadfastly following its chosen path in the face of unprecedented pressure from destructive forces, and for its ongoing efforts to strengthen state sovereignty and independence.
Medvedev also highlighted the interaction between the United Russia party and the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) as a significant component of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang.
The exchange of congratulations comes against the backdrop of a complex international landscape, where regional stability remains a critical concern. The messages underscore the importance of maintaining and enhancing relations between the two countries in the face of global challenges.
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