The statement said that the news of his visit to China is evoking a lively response among the political and social circles of the world.

It went on:

The warm welcome and cordial hospitality accorded by the Chinese party and state leaders to Kim Jong Il was a manifestation of their profound respect and reverence for him who has made tireless efforts to boost the DPRK-China friendship and develop the world socialist movement.

His China visit marked a historic event that made a great contribution to developing the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries on a higher stage as required by the new century, protecting the peace and security in Northeast Asia and the rest of the world and achieving their prosperity.

His historic visit to China will be brilliantly recorded in the history of the DPRK-China friendship.

All the members of the Socialist Popular Party of Mexico express belief that the Workers' Party of Korea and the Korean people will wage a dynamic all-out offensive for this year to commemorate the centenary of birth of President Kim Il Sung as the greatest auspicious event in human history under the experienced and seasoned leadership of Kim Jong Il.