Pyongyang, June 25 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of thanks from Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation.

The president of the Russian Federation in his message expressed his sincerest thanks to Kim Jong Un for warmly welcoming him and the Russian delegation and according them heartfelt hospitality during their stay in the DPRK.

He said that his recent state visit to the DPRK was of special significance as it raised the relations between Moscow and Pyongyang to an unprecedentedly high level of comprehensive strategic partnership.

Noting that a new prospect has been opened for the two countries to achieve beneficial cooperation in various fields, he said in the message that he is pleased with the continued bilateral constructive dialogue and joint undertaking based on close cooperation.

The message hoped Kim Jong Un would not forget that he is an honoured guest Russia always waits for.

Sincerely wishing Kim Jong Un good health and success in his state activities, it hoped that everything would go well for him. -0-