Pyongyang, December 26 (KCNA) -- German personages of different circles Friday paid condolatory visits to the DPRK embassy in Berlin on the demise of leader Kim Jong Il. They included the chairman of the C.C., Communist Party of Germany, the secretary general of the Germany Cardiology Centre and the vice-chairman of the Federal Republic of Germany-DPRK Association.

They laid bunches of flowers before the portrait of Kim Jong Il and expressed deep condolences.

The chairman of the C.C., CPG said he could hardly repress bitter pain at the demise of Kim Jong Il, adding that his presence inspired the progressive people with confidence and worth of life.

He expressed belief that the Korean people would accomplish the cause of Kim Jong Il to the last by remaining loyal to General Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Il was really a great man, the secretary general of the Centre said, hoping that the Korean people would build a prosperous and powerful country by implementing his behests without fail.

The vice-chairman of the Association said that he would strive to contribute to the building of an economic power in the DPRK.

Meanwhile, ambassadors and charges d'affaires a.i. of Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Iran, Mongolia, Egypt and Bulgaria to this country visited the DPRK embassy to mourn his demise.