In the message, the president extended sincere congratulations to Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the day of Korea's liberation, the national holiday of the DPRK.

Noting that Russia appreciates that the DPRK remembers in humble reverence the soldiers of the Red Army who fought shoulder to shoulder with the Korean patriots for freedom and independence of Korea, the message said:

I am satisfied with the fact that the relations between our two states have friendly and constructive characters.

I am convinced that we will continue to develop reciprocal cooperation including the realization of the tripartite project involving Russia, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea through joint efforts.

I affirm that I am ready to meet you at an early date to discuss urgent issues of bilateral relations and important matters of the region.

The message wished Kim Jong Un good health and success and all the people of the DPRK happiness and wellbeing.