The President dedicated his all to the prosperity of the country, the happiness of his people and the accomplishment of the human cause of independence, he said, and went on:

President Kim Il Sung was a close friend of the Vietnamese people.

The President with broad magnanimity assisted the Vietnamese people both materially and morally in their struggle for the reunification of the country and building a new society.

The President provided the friendship between the two countries together with President Ho Chi Minh.

The Korean people and progressive mankind will commemorate the centenary of his birth with splendor.

Shortly ago, a preparatory committee for commemorating the centenary of birth of President Kim Il Sung was formed in Vietnam.

It is our plan to hold various events including meeting, photo exhibition and film show on the occasion of the Day of the Sun.

We will always support the Korean people in their struggle to reunify the country according to the proposal set forth by the President.