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Anniv. of Kim Jong Il's Visit to Far Eastern Region of Russia Observed

Korean Central News Agency of DPRK via Korea News Service (KNS)

    Pyongyang, August 23 (KCNA) -- Rodong Sinmun Tuesday dedicates a signed article to the third anniversary of leader Kim Jong Il's visit to the Far Eastern region of Russia. The article says:
    His visit to the Far Eastern region of Russia marked an immortal epical event to be conveyed to posterity along with the advance of history as it is brilliantly recorded in the annals of the DPRK-Russia friendship
    His visit to the region opened a favorable phase for guaranteeing peace and stability in Asia and the rest of the world and building a new just world structure. The immortal exploits he performed by conducting his external activities in the days of his tour of the above-said region have given a powerful impetus to the development of the friendly and cooperative relations between the two peoples and the movement for global independence with great vitality and magnetic power.
    The DPRK-Russia friendship has developed in various aspects to meet the desire and interests of the two peoples under the special care of the top leaders of the two countries. Personal letters and messages of greetings have been exchanged between the top leaders on different occasions and the exchange of delegations including high-level ones has become brisk. The two countries have taken common approaches towards the issues of bilateral state security and major issues related to international relations. They have made efforts to ensure peace and stability in Northeast Asia and the rest of the world and establish a new fair international order.
    The Russian people have registered successes in their efforts to achieve the political stability and unity of the country and build powerful Russia under the leadership of President Putin. The Korean people are following with keen interest the positive changes taking place in Russia and appreciating the successes made by the people in their efforts to build powerful Russia.
    The Korean people are working hard to build a great prosperous powerful socialist nation, true to the Songun politics pursued by Kim Jong Il.
    A new turning phase is being brought about in the efforts of the Korean people to achieve national reunification under his tested leadership. The Russian people have expressed sympathy and support for the Korean people in their efforts to build a great prosperous powerful nation of Juche and achieve peace and peaceful reunification of the country.
    It is in full line with the desire and interests of the two peoples to steadily boost the DPRK-Russia friendship. And it is the consistent stand of the DPRK to give a steady continuity to the history of the traditional DPRK-Russia friendship, the article concludes.