Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- Nine Mexican political parties and organizations released a joint statement on Monday, mourning the demise of leader Kim Jong Il. They included the Socialist Popular Party of Mexico, the Socialist Party of Mexico, the Mexican National Coordinating Committee for the Study of the Juche Idea, the Mexican Committee for the Study of Kimilsungism and the Mexico-Korea Friendship Association.

The statement said the sudden demise of Kim Jong Il is the greatest loss to the Korean revolution and the biggest sorrow of the Korean people and the world progressive people.

It went on:

Although Kim Jong Il's heart stopped beating, his noble and august name and benevolent image will always be remembered by the Korean people and progressive humankind and his sacred revolutionary career and immortal revolutionary exploits will shine forever.

The political parties and organizations of Mexico will join the Korean people in their efforts to boost friendship and solidarity with the peoples of different countries guided by the idea of independence, peace and friendship and make energetic endeavors to build a new independent and peaceful world free from domination, subjugation, aggression and war.

We call on the political parties, governments and organizations in the world to continue extending strong support to the Workers' Party of Korea and the Korean people in their efforts for the building of a prosperous and powerful nation, the reunification of the country and global independence, single-mindedly united around Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the WPK.