The message said:

Respected Your Excellency Kim Jong Un,

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the foundation of the DPRK, the national day.

The relations between Russia and the DPRK are successfully developing on the basis of the solid tradition of friendship and mutual respect.

I am convinced that to continue expanding bilateral dialogue and constructive and practical cooperation in various fields is in full line with the interests of our two peoples and will contribute to ensuring the peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the whole of Northeast Asia.

I wish you and the people of the DPRK success, happiness and wellbeing.

Please accept my respect to you.