The statement said:

Great HE Kim Jong Il who was loyal to the idea and cause of President Kim Il Sung performed the immortal exploits before the country and revolution, era and history with his unique Songun politics and won a shining victory in the acute confrontation with the U.S.

It was thanks to his outstanding Songun leadership that the DPRK emerged a satellite manufacturer and launcher and a nuclear weapons state and could reliably protect the dignity and sovereignty of the country from every move of the imperialists for aggression and their challenge.

He brought about a turning phase for the independent and peaceful reunification of Korea and protected peace in Asia and the rest of the world from the ceaseless war moves of the hostile forces.

We will make positive efforts to widely study and disseminate the Juche idea and the Songun idea which was founded by Kim Il Sung and developed in depth by Kim Jong Il and apply it to the actual conditions of Ethiopia.

The exploits performed by Kim Jong Il in the Korean revolution and cause of world peace and security with his tireless Songun leadership for years will remain shining for all ages along with history.

We are convinced that the dream and ideal of the Korean people are sure to come true as they hold respected HE Kim Jong Un, another Songun brilliant commander, in high esteem.