The principal of DPRK Primary School in Marianao District, Havana, Cuba said:

Kim Jong Il developed in depth the Juche idea founded by President Kim Il Sung into the great guiding idea in the era of independence, gave full play to the advantages of Korean-style socialism centered on the popular masses and firmly protected the sovereignty of the country by dint of Songun.

He turned the DPRK into a politico-ideological power and military power, making a great contribution to the cause of Korea's reunification and the cause of global independence.

The chairman of the Romanian Socialist Union noted that the DPRK could turn into a great country which made great development in all fields thanks to Kim Jong Il, adding that the DPRK today would be unthinkable without his wise leadership.

The chairman of the Hungarian Communist Workers' Party and other speakers praised Kim Jong Il for the exploits he performed for global independence.

They extended full support to the principled stand of the DPRK to defend the dignity and sovereignty of the country and nation.