MOSCOW, March 23. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warmly congratulated Kim Jong Un on his re-election as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, according to a congratulatory telegram posted on the Kremlin website.
"Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your re-election as Chairman of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea," the document said.
According to Putin, the decision of the Supreme People’s Assembly lawmakers clearly shows unanimous public support for the North Korean leader's efforts to address the country's socio-economic challenges and defend its sovereignty and legitimate interests on the international stage.
The telegram noted that Russia and North Korea will continue to work together to further develop their strategic partnership. "We will, of course, continue our close cooperation on the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. This undoubtedly serves the fundamental interests of our peoples," Putin emphasized.
The Russian president also stressed that Moscow highly values Kim’s personal contribution to strengthening bilateral ties. "Russia highly values your personal contribution to strengthening the friendly, allied ties between our countries," he noted in a telegram to the North Korean leader.
