Extending warm greetings to the Russian president and people on its national day, he expressed belief that the DPRK-Russia relations of friendship and cooperation with long history would continue to develop on good terms in the spirit of the joint documents adopted at the highest level and in the interests of the peoples of the two countries.

He wished the Russian president success in his responsible work for protecting the interests of Russia and stability and development of the country and the Russian people wellbeing and prosperity.