Pyongyang, June 12 (KCNA) -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a message of greeting to Comrade Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on June 12.

The message said:

My dear friend, Comrade Vladimir Putin,

I extend the warmest congratulations, on my own behalf and on behalf of the DPRK government and all the Korean people, to you and, through you, to the fraternal Russian government and people on the national day of the Russian Federation.

The ardent love for the country and noble patriotic consciousness, cherished deep in the mind of the Russian people today, serve as precious nourishment guaranteeing and guiding the development and prosperity of Russia in all spheres of the state and social life.

We are sincerely pleased to see the friendly Russian Federation making vigorous progress in the gigantic work for national development and security defence under your wise leadership.

Esteemed Comrade Vladimir Putin,

The DPRK-Russia relations are now being further strengthened into sincere and devoted relations of comradely trust and alliance, opening a new chapter of history.

This is the proud fruition the DPRK and Russia brought about by remaining faithful to the obligation under the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership and the idea of justice and proves the justness of our choice.

Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,

It is the invariable will and stand of mine and the DPRK government to fully support the internal and external policies of Moscow and always join the Russian Federation.

I heartily wish you greater success in your responsible work, hoping that success and victory will always be in store for the fraternal Russian people.

Congratulations once again on the Russian Day. -0-