The message said that the people of the DPRK and the world progressives would always remember the heroic feats performed by the army and people of the Soviet Union who defeated the aggressors and defended the security of the country and global peace by displaying popular heroism and matchless spirit of self-sacrifice in the sacred war of justice against fascism.

Expressing the belief that the long-standing relations of friendship and cooperation between the DPRK and Russia would grow stronger in conformity with the spirit of agreement made at the bilateral summit meeting held in April last year, the message wished the Russian foreign minister great success in his responsible work.