Pyongyang, August 15 (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 greeting from D. Medvedev, president of the United Russia Party, on Friday.

In the message Medvedev extended sincere congratulations to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation from the Japanese colonial rule.

The message said that they pay respect to the Korean patriots and the officers and men of the Red Army who displayed matchless courage and heroism in the struggle for freedom and independence of Korea.

The peoples of the two countries are standing against the outside peace-breakers shoulder to shoulder and making purposeful efforts for establishing the righteous world order, today, too, the message noted.

Soldiers of the Korean People's Army took active part in the battles for liberating the Kursk Region which had been occupied by the Ukrainian neo-Nazi forces and alien mercenaries, the message said, adding that this proves the stability of fraternal bonds between Russia and the DPRK.

The message expressed conviction that bigger successes would be achieved in developing comprehensive strategic partnership by common efforts, hoping that the cooperation between the United Russia Party and the Workers' Party of Korea will make great contribution to achieving common goals including the struggle against the Western group's neo-colonialist practices.

The message wished the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un successes in his responsible activities in good health and all citizens of the DPRK prosperity and well-being. -0-