Pyongyang, August 15 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, received a congratulatory letter from Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on August 14.

The congratulatory letter is as follows:

I extend the warmest congratulations to you on the occasion of the day of liberation, the national holiday of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Eighty years ago, the Red Army units and the units of the Korean patriots defeated the Kwantung Army and ended the Japan's colonial rule in Korea.

What is important is that the bonds of militant friendship, goodwill and mutual aid which were consolidated in the days of the war long ago remain solid and reliable even today.

This was fully proved by the heroic participation of the DPRK soldiers in liberating the territory of Kursk Region from the Ukrainian occupationists.

The Russian people will keep forever the memories of their bravery and self-sacrifice.

I am convinced that the thorough implementation of the treaty on the comprehensive strategic partnership concluded in Pyongyang last year will continue to promote the strengthening of Russia-DPRK cooperation in all spheres.

Russia and the DPRK will, in the future, too, act jointly and effectively defend their sovereignty and make a significant contribution to establishing a just and multi-polarized world order.

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un,

I wish you good health and success in your state activities and all your compatriots wellbeing and prosperity.

With best regards. -0-