The august name of President Kim Il Sung is well known to the Arab people, the statement said, and went on:

He sent material aid and moral support to the Arab people in their just struggle for taking back the sovereignty. He forged excellent relationship with the leaders of Arab countries and helped the Arab people build a new society against colonialism.

All of us pay respect to the great and kind-hearted President, wishing for his eternal life on the occasion of his 102nd birth anniversary.

Our visits to the DPRK in the past helped us realize the profound respect of the Korean people for the President.

The cause of the preceding leaders is being successfully carried forward by Marshal Kim Jong Un in the DPRK which is vibrant with youthful vigor.

We are sure that the DPRK will emerge as a peaceful and reunified country in the near future under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, who loves justice and peace and values the people most.

We will always stand by the Korean people in their struggle to defend peace and security, improve the north-south relations and promote the living standard of the people.