Pyongyang, December 24 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, received a condolence message from James Alix Michel, president of Seychelles, on Thursday.

The president in the message said:

I heard in bitter grief the sad news that His Excellency Kim Jong Il, supreme leader of the DPRK, passed away.

The government and people of Seychelles extend heartfelt condolences to you and to the government and people of the DPRK at the sad news.

I express belief that the friendly and cooperative relations with the DPRK would grow stronger. Accept the assurances of my highest consideration.