On February 23, Jo Chol Ryong, Chairman of the Korean-Russian Friendship Society, congratulated activists of the DPRK International Solidarity Group on the Defender of the Fatherland Day.
Below is the full text of the congratulatory telegram.
Dear comrades and friends!
Allow me, on behalf of all employees and on my own behalf, to warmly congratulate you and the friendly Russian peoples on Defender of the Fatherland Day!
During the Second World War, the Soviet army and peoples, showing unparalleled selflessness and mass heroism, fought courageously and defended their homeland with honor.
Thanks to the defenders of the Fatherland, who firmly defended and continue to defend their homeland, today's peace is ensured, we all enjoy a peaceful life.
In our country, great attention is paid to educating the rising new generation in the spirit of defending the Motherland and the feeling of love for the Motherland, shown by the generation of victory in the war, and the Victory Day is solemnly celebrated. I think in Russia too.
This year, our people will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War (July 27), and the Russian peoples will celebrate the 78th anniversary of the Victory Day.
All of us must achieve a brilliant victory in the struggle for the defense of our Motherland, at the cost of life, the victory in the war, protected by a generation, and for the prosperity and development of the Motherland.
The merits of the defenders of the Fatherland will forever be glorified.
Sincerely,
Korean-Russian Friendship Society
Chairman
Jo Chol Ryong
February 23, 2023
Pyongyang
