The message extended sincere sympathy with Kim Jong Un and all the citizens of the DPRK on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of demise of the great leader of the Korean people Kim Il Sung, the sad day in the life of the DPRK.

Kim Il Sung protected the interests of the people from the outside enemies and dedicated his life to serving the people, it said.

The friendship and cooperation between Russia and the DPRK are the most important direction for us, it noted.

The message wished Kim Jong Un success in the activities of the party and state for the wellbeing of the Korean people.