Minju Joson Sunday in an article says on this occasion:

To develop the DPRK-Russia friendly relations accords with the aspiration and desire of the two peoples as they are neighboring countries bordered with each other.

Since the conclusion of the agreement the two governments have promoted the wellbeing of the two peoples, strengthening friendship and cooperation in the economic and cultural fields.

The agreement serves as a foundation for developing the bilateral friendly relations in the new century, too.

The bilateral friendly and cooperative relations are developing favorably day by day under the deep care of the two governments.

The Korean people are rejoiced over as their own the achievements made by the Russian people in the efforts to build a powerful state.

The Korean people wish the Russian people greater fruition in their efforts to achieve the development and stability of the country.

To further consolidate the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries fully accords with the interests of the two peoples and will make positive contributions to global peace and stability.

The friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries will grow stronger thanks to the common efforts of the two governments and peoples.