Politics 2024.11.23.
The message said:
Dear Comrade
I express my sincere thanks to you for sending a beautiful floral basket to me in congratulation of my birthday.
The interest and good wishes expressed by you greatly inspire me and show that the long-standing traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between the two parties, two states and two peoples of the LPDR and the DPRK are full of vitality.
We are convinced that the DPRK will continue to register greater and new successes in accomplishing the cause of firmly defending the country, developing it to be highly civilized and prosperous and bringing happiness to the fraternal Korean people under the wise and courageous leadership of the WPK with you as its great leader and successor.
Availing myself of this opportunity, I wish you good health, happiness and success in your noble and honorable work.
Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.
Rodong Sinmun