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Day of Sun Marked in Different Countries
Pyongyang, April 23 (KCNA) -- The birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung (the Day of the Sun) was marked in Uganda, Nigeria, Guinea, Tunisia and the Czech Republic from April 12 to 16. They held meetings, lectures, seminars, photo exhibitions and film shows.

Displayed at their venues were photos showing immortal feats performed by the President, general secretary Kim Jong Il and the dear respected Kim Jong Un.

Korean films shown included "The Tower of the Juche Idea" and "The Arch of Triumph."

The department director of the Ugandan presidency said in his speech at a meeting that Kim Il Sung was a close friend who extended warm support and solidarity to the Ugandan people in their efforts for liberation and the building of new society.

Alhassan, administration director of the Niger State Government of Nigeria, said at a meeting that the birth anniversary of the President is a world holiday for which the world progressives could usher in the new era of independence.

Secouna Camara, director general of the Kim Il Sung Institute of Agricultural Science in Guinea, in a lecture titled "Great Man Kim Il Sung" praised him for performing immortal feats on behalf of the era and history.

The chairman of the Tunisian preparatory committee for celebrating the Day of the Sun said the feats and noble life of the President would always be remembered by not only the Korean people but the world progressives.

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