The secretary-general of the Karachi Branch of the Pakistan-Korea Friendship Association noted that the birth of Kim Jong Il was a great fortune for the Korean nation and a significant event which opened bright vistas to accomplishing the human cause of independence, pointing out that he firmly defended socialism with the treasured sword of Songun.

The chairperson of the Juche Philosophy Study Committee of India and other speakers praised Kim Jong Il as the greatest man possessed of noble moral obligation and warm humanity, adding that he was the peerlessly great man who scored victory only despite all difficulties with his iron will and courage.

The chairperson of the Switzerland-Korea Committee said:

The Korean people and world progressives are looking back upon with emotion the undying exploits performed by Leader Kim Jong Il on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

Leader Kim Jong Il remarkably strengthened the DPRK's international prestige with his energetic external activities.

HE Kim Jong Un is adding eternal luster to the exploits of Leader Kim Jong Il.

Thanks to him, Korean socialism is sure to win.

Congratulatory messages to Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un were adopted at the events held in Nepal, India and Switzerland.