The message said:

I extend warm greetings to you and, through you, to the Russian people on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of Korea's liberation.

Believing that the traditional relationship of friendship and cooperation between the DPRK and Russia provided in the hard-fought anti-Japanese war will steadily develop in the spirit of the joint documents agreed upon at the top level and in conformity with the aspiration and desire of the two peoples, I wish you greater success in your responsible work to build powerful Russia.