Pyongyang, December 23 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, received a condolence message from Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, president of Tanzania, Monday.

The president in the message extended deep sympathy and condolences to Kim Jong Un and the Korean people on behalf of the government and people of Tanzania and on his own.

Kim Jong Il will be remembered as a leader who showed interest in Africa and will live as the great friend of Tanzania and Africa, the message said.

It expressed conviction that the DPRK will remain a reliable friend and companion of Africa under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.