In the message, Putin extended sincere congratulations to Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

He said that in 1948 the Soviet Union acknowledged the DPRK first and since then solid ties of friendship, good neighborliness and cooperation have been provided between Moscow and Pyongyang.

And he expressed satisfaction over the fact that the Russia-DPRK relations continue to positively develop in all aspects on the basis of the glorious traditions of the past.

The recent meeting between us at the Vostochny Spaceport fully proved this, the message said, adding:

I am convinced that to implement the agreements will contribute to further expanding the constructive bilateral cooperation for improving the well-being of the peoples of the two countries and ensuring security and stability in the Korean peninsula and Northeast Asia as a whole.

I heartily wish you good health and success and all the citizens of the DPRK peace and wellbeing.