calendar>>February 9. 2015 Juche 104
Kim Jong Il's Birth Anniversary Observed Abroad
Pyongyang, February 9 (KCNA) -- Events were held in different countries on February 2 and 3 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il.

They included round-table talks and film shows by the SHI Group of Iran, a furniture factory in Abuja, Nigeria and an Angolan company.

Participants in the film shows watched Korean films including "Arms of Korea" and "Okryu Children's Hospital".

The manager in charge of foreign trade and commerce of the SHI Group of Iran said:

HE Kim Jong Il was a distinguished leader of not only the Korean people but world progressives.

The exploits performed by him will be immortal.

I sincerely wish the Korean people greater success in the building of a thriving socialist nation under the wise guidance of respected Comrade Kim Jong Un.

The manager of the Nigerian factory noted with high appreciation that the Songun revolutionary leadership of Kim Jong Il is being carried forward by Supreme Commander Kim Jong Un.

Speakers including the general director of the Angolan company noted:

There are many notable politicians of the West as well as heads of state among the world politicians whom HE Kim Jong Il met. This historical fact helps us realize once again that he was a peerless elder statesman possessed of prominent political abilities. The immortal exploits performed by him for the cause of global independence will further shine thanks to HE Kim Jong Un.

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