Pyongyang, February 22 (KCNA) --
The message said:
The respected Comrade
We extend congratulations to you on the occasion of the 82nd birth anniversary of Comrade
Comrade
He, an outstanding statesman and man of practice, carried forward the cause of the great leader Comrade
Under his wise leadership, the DPRK has become an advanced power which has nuclear weapons, develops the most advanced technology and provides all its citizens with excellent living conditions.
The most respected Comrade
You are successfully carrying forward the cause of Comrade
I am convinced that the friendly relations between the Communist Party of the Russian Federation and the Workers' Party of Korea will continue to grow strong and bring great fruition to the peoples of the fraternal two countries.
Please accept my high regards. -0-
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