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Congratulations to President of State Affairs Kim Jong Un from Russian President
  The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un, President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a congratulatory message from Putin, President of the Russian Federation, on the 7th.
  The message extended sincere congratulations to Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the 76th founding anniversary of the DPRK and said the relations between the two countries based on the good tradition of friendship and good-neighbourliness have reached a high level, which was clearly proved by the constructive talks of rich content held in Pyongyang some time ago.
  It expressed the belief that comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and the DPRK would be strengthened in a planned way through joint efforts in the future, too, adding that it undoubtedly accords with the fundamental interests of the peoples of the two countries and will contribute to ensuring security and stability of the Korean peninsula and the whole of northeast Asia.
  The message paid respects to Kim Jong Un, sincerely wishing him good health and success and all the citizens of the DPRK peace and well-being.