Pyongyang, November 16 (KCNA) -- The following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Saturday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un sent a message of greeting to the Syrian president.

- There was a session of the Permanent Commission of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.

- Editorials and articles are dedicated to the Mother's Day.

- Achievements have been made in various economic sectors and parts of the country.

- The Wonhwa Farm in Phyongwon County of South Phyongan Province had a meeting for account settlement and income distribution.

- The 2024 autumn commodity exhibition at the Pyongyang Underground Shop opened.

- Sinuiju School of Arts was remodeled in North Phyongan Province.

Rodong Sinmun

- More than 79 000 women have advanced into major theaters of socialist construction this year.

Minju Joson

- An article marks the anniversary of UNESCO. -0-