Pyongyang, December 24 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, received a message of condolences from Zambian President Michael Chilufya Sata on Dec. 21.

The message said:

It was with bitter sorrow that I have learned the sad news of the sudden demise of Chairman Kim Jong Il.

I, on behalf of the Zambian government and people and on my own behalf, express our heartfelt condolences to you and the Korean people.

I am sharing the bitter sorrow with you mourning for HE the dear leader, and hope that you will overcome the grief at this great loss with indomitable will.