In the message, he sent his sincere congratulations to Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the first anniversary of his meeting with Putin and his visit to Russia on April 25, 2019.

The message continued:

This remarkable event had an impact on the political stability of the Asia-Pacific region, and will remain forever in the annals of Russia-DPRK relations.

Your meeting with Russian President V. V. Putin during your visit consolidated the firm positions held by you and Putin as companions standing on an equal footing in discussing and deciding important issues regarding security of the region and the world.

Your visit was made in a traditionally friendly atmosphere, just like when the eternal leaders Comrade Kim Il Sung and Comrade Kim Jong Il visited Russia.

Their visits provided a long-running foundation for the successful development of bilateral relations and peace on the Korean Peninsula.

The message wished Kim Jong Un good health and success in accomplishing the plans for the development of the country put forth by the Workers' Party of Korea, and the Korean people prosperity.