Politics

Kim Jong Un, president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, sent a reply letter to Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation, on January 8.

The letter said:

My closest comrade,

I received your warm congratulatory letter with pleasure.

Through this, I have come to feel once again the true comradely relations between us and availing myself of this opportunity, I'd like to emphasize that I regard the friendly relations with you as the most precious ones and pride.

Our close cooperation will continue in various spheres in the future, too, in conformity with the spirit of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the DPRK and the Russian Federation, the strategic interests of the two countries and the aspirations and desires of the two peoples.

I will unconditionally respect and unconditionally support all your policies and decisions and I have a willingness to be always with you for the sake of you and your Russia.

This choice will be constant and permanent.

The letter you sent is a deep expression of your friendship and trust in me, my comrades and all the Korean people.

I express thanks to you for this again.

Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich,

I sincerely wish you good health and greater success in all your important undertakings.

I wish the fraternal Russian people success and victory only and extend warm wishes to them.