Pyongyang, September 5 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of greeting from V. Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on Sept. 4.

In the message, the Russian president extended the warmest congratulations to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the founding anniversary of the DPRK.

Our country recognized the new Korean state before any other countries 77 years ago, the message said, adding:

Since then, relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have honourably overcome the trials of the times.

The heroic participation by your combat unit in liberating the territory of Kursk Region from aggressors is a clear symbol of Russia-DPRK friendship and mutual assistance.

I am sure that we will as ever consolidate the comprehensive strategic partnership between our two countries with joint efforts.

This fully meets the interests of the friendly peoples of Russia and the DPRK and will contribute to ensuring the security and stability on the Korean peninsula and in the whole of Northeast Asia.

I wish you good health and success and all your compatriots peace and prosperity.

With best regards. -0-