Pyongyang, December 28 (KCNA) -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un received a message of condolences from Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on December 20.

The message said:

It is with profound shock and deep sorrow that we learnt of the death of HE Kim Jong Il, the great leader of the DPRK, on December 17, 2011.

His contribution to the achievement of Uganda's development is immense.

At this moment of grief, I wish on behalf of the people and government of Uganda and on my own behalf to convey our heartfelt condolences to Your Excellency, the bereaved family and the people of the DPRK.