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Anniversary of Demise of Kim Il Sung Commemorated
Pyongyang, July 19 (KCNA) -- Various events were held in many countries from July 6 to 13 to commemorate the 17th anniversary of demise of President Kim Il Sung.

They included a seminar on Kim Il Sung's exploits in Pakistan and film shows in Malaysia, Russia and Indonesia and by the Secretariat of the Pan-African Movement.

The secretary general of the Lahore Branch of the Pakistan-Korea Friendship Association and other speakers said the President defeated the Japanese and the U.S. imperialisms, built a socialist power in Korea and helped the people of many countries in the anti-imperialist struggle both materially and morally out of the noble sense of internationalist obligation.

The great feats performed by the President for the Korean revolution and the world revolution will shine generation after generation, they stressed.

They expressed support and solidarity for the Korean people in the efforts to build a thriving nation and realize the independent and peaceful reunification of the country under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Il.

The chairman of the Malaysian preparatory committee for commemorating the centenary of birth of President Kim Il Sung called for organizing various events praising his undying feats.

The executive advisor to the general secretary of the Pan-African Movement said progressive humankind is praising the President as an outstanding leader.

A message to General Secretary Kim Jong Il was adopted at an event held in Pakistan.

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