Noting that he opened a new chapter of the DPRK-U.S. relations through his long journey abroad based on patriotism, the letter said it is the greatest event in the present century that greatly vitalized the nationwide trend for reconciliation, prosperity and reunification and made great contributions to global peace and stability.

It went on:

The DPRK-U.S. summit meeting and talks held by you, chairman of the State Affairs Commission, are the greatest-ever exploit unprecedented in history for ending the 70 odd years-long hostile relations, which contributed to peace of the Korean nation and the world and turned the trend of the times into one of justice and peace, and it will shine long in history.

Indeed, you, who provided the great event to be specially recorded in the history of the Korean nation and the world and performed the great exploit for the establishment of the DPRK-U.S. relations and global peace, are the peerless hero, guardian of justice and the bright sun of the 21st century as you put the dignity and prestige of the nation on the highest level and provided eternal prosperity of the nation and hope for the bright future of mankind.

Thanks to you leading all Koreans and mankind to the road of independence and justice by steering the times and history, bright is the future of the Korean nation and the cause of global independence is sure to win.