In his New Year's greetings to Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un wished 2025 to be the year of victory of the Russian army and people over the neo-Nazis, the Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA) reported.
“Comrade Kim Jong-un wished the New Year 2025 to be the year of victory in the war of the 21st century, when the army and people of Russia will defeat the neo-Nazis and achieve a great victory, and also wished Comrade Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin even greater success in the responsible and difficult work of leading the state, and the Russian people - prosperity, well-being and happiness,” the statement said.
In addition, Kim Jong-un noted the warm relations between Russia and the DPRK and the "courage" of the Russian army. The leader of the DPRK, on his own behalf and on behalf of the North Korean people, as well as the North Korean army, sent "warm greetings to the fraternal Russian people and all servicemen of the valiant Russian army".
The leader of the DPRK expressed readiness to work to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia.
Earlier, KCNA reported that Putin had sent a congratulatory letter in which he expressed confidence that in 2025 Moscow and Pyongyang would continue cooperation and step up efforts to counter modern threats and challenges.