The message says:

I extend congratulations to you on the 98th birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung, founder of the DPRK, a national holiday.

Russia remembers the contribution made by Kim Il Sung to the establishment and strengthening of the relations between the two countries.

The Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighborliness and Cooperation concluded in 2000 serves as the solid foundation for the development of the bilateral relations in the 21st century.

I am convinced that cooperation between Russia and the DPRK conforms to the interests of the two peoples and it is conducive to ensuring the peace, stability and security of the Korean Peninsula and the rest of Asia.

I wish you success in your responsible state affairs and the friendly Korean people happiness, peace and prosperity.