The chairman of the regional committee of the Russian party said that Kim Jong Il, praised by all people, was the great son of the Korean people as he dedicated his all to the prosperity of the country.

He pursued unique Songun politics, meeting the challenge of the U.S. and its followers and defending the sovereignty of the DPRK, the chairman noted, adding:

He led the Korean people to victory while firmly adhering to the line of independence despite the imperialists' ceaseless sanctions and blockade.

The chief of the German study group said that Kim Jong Il made undying contributions to the times and history through his tireless, energetic revolutionary activities.

The director of the Ethiopian hospital and other speakers stressed it was thanks to the wise guidance of Kim Jong Il, peerless elder statesman, that the DPRK could steadfastly advance along the road of socialism, remaining unfazed by the imperialists' moves to stifle it and that it is the world's only country standing firm against the U.S. They praised him as distinguished thinker and theoretician and genius of military affairs.