The statement praised Kim Il Sung as a great state leader with matchless courage and wisdom, and said:

He won glorious victories in the acute confrontation with the imperialists and dedicated himself to the happiness of people, possessed of immeasurably noble traits.

He also made a great contribution to strengthening friendship and solidarity among the progressive peoples and ensuring the world peace and security.

We will never forget how positively Comrade Kim Il Sung supported and encouraged the national liberation struggle of the peoples of Senegal and other African countries.