The message said:

I extend warm congratulations to you upon your election as president of the United Russia Party at its 13th Congress.

Your election as president of the party is a manifestation of all your party members' deep trust and expectation for you.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I believe that the issues agreed upon at the DPRK-Russia summits will successfully come true and express conviction that the relations of friendship and cooperation between the two parties and countries will further develop in the future.

I sincerely wish you greater success in your responsible work to consolidate the party and build powerful and modern Russia.

Please accept my best regard.