Pyongyang, December 21 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, received a message of condolences from Great King Norodom Sihanouk and Great Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of Cambodia on Tuesday.

The message says:

Most respected Your Excellency.

Today we were shocked to hear the saddest news that His Excellency Marshal Kim Jong Il passed away on Dec. 17, 2011 at the age of 69.

Sharing the deepest grief with the heroic Korean people, we extend our condolences.

The demise of Kim Jong Il is a great loss of an outstanding leader to the Korean nation and people.

We appreciate the exploits of Kim Jong Il, greatest leader of the Korean nation and people.

We will never forget the matchless great support given to us by Kim Jong Il just as His Excellency Generalissimo Kim Il Sung rendered multifarious support to us.

Kim Jong Il made great contributions to boosting the fraternal and close ties of friendship between the peoples of the two countries.

His exploits will shine forever.

Please accept the assurances of our highest consideration.