The message said:

I extend heartfelt congratulations to you on the occasion of the 71st founding anniversary of the DPRK

The relations between the Russian Federation and the DPRK assume friendly and constructive nature and the April meeting between us in Vladivostok fully proved this.

I am convinced that further developing the bilateral dialogue and cooperation in various fields complies with the fundamental interests of the peoples of the two countries and contributes to consolidating the security and stability in the Korean peninsula and the Northeast Asian region as a whole.

I wish you good health and successes and all the citizens of the DPRK happiness and well-fare.