Vladimir Putin congratulated Kim Jong-un on his re-election as Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Moscow, March 23 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Kim Jong-un on his reelection as Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin website on Monday.

“Dear Comrade Kim Jong Un, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your re-election as Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,” it reads.

"The decision of the Supreme People's Assembly deputies clearly demonstrates unanimous public support for your policy of effectively addressing the socioeconomic challenges facing the DPRK and protecting its sovereignty and legitimate interests in the international arena," Vladimir Putin emphasized.

"Russia highly values your personal contribution to strengthening the friendly and allied ties between our countries. And we will, of course, continue to work closely together to further develop the comprehensive strategic partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang. This undoubtedly serves the fundamental interests of our peoples," the president noted.

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