The message extended warm congratulations to the president and the friendly people of the Russian Federation on the occasion of its national day.

It said that the Russian people have achieved successes in the cause of building powerful Russia under his leadership, braving all challenges and difficulties.

Expressing the belief that the strategic and traditional DPRK-Russia relations would grow stronger as required by the new era and in the interests of the two peoples, the message wished the Russian people wellbeing and prosperity and the Russian president success in his responsible work for building powerful Russia.