Pyongyang, August 15 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Il, chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK, Monday received a message of greeting from D. Medvedev, president of the Russian Federation on the occasion of the day of Korea's liberation.

The message said:

Esteemed Your Excellency Kim Jong Il,

I congratulate you on the occasion of the day of Korea's liberation, national holiday of the Korean people.

We feel thankful to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for valuing the memory of the Soviet Army soldiers who made great contributions to the cause of liberating Korea from the colonial rule.

History proved the solidity of the friendship between the peoples of our two countries.

We have willingness to boost cooperation with the DPRK in all directions of mutual concern including a three-party plan encompassing Russia, the DPRK and the Republic of Korea in the fields of gasification, energy and railway construction.

They will be of important economic significance and contribute to stabilizing the situation in Northeast Asia and denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula.

Respected Your Excellency Kim Jong Il,

Please accept my best wishes for your good health and success in your work and the Korean people's peace and prosperity.

Respectfully Yours.