On March 17, Jo Chol Ryong, Chairman of the Korean-Russian Friendship Society, sent a congratulatory letter to the Russian Executive Committee of the DPRK ISG on the occasion of the 74th Anniversary of the Signing of the Agreement on Economic and Cultural Cooperation.
The full text follows.
Dear comrades and friends!
Please accept warm and friendly greetings on behalf of the Korean-Russian Friendship Society on the occasion of the 74th Anniversary of the Signing of the Agreement on Economic and Cultural Cooperation.
The Great Leader Kim Il Sung made his first official visit to the USSR in 1949 and personally signed the first agreement between the two countries.
The history of the development of relations passed by the peoples of our two countries, the good tradition of friendship and cooperation and the brilliant successes created over 70 years after the signing of the agreement continues today.
The meeting and negotiations between Presidents Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin became a moment that once again demonstrated the strength of Korean-Russian friendship.
The Korean-Russian Friendship Society organized film screenings and photo exhibitions, took part in various cultural events and festivals held in Russia, thereby making efforts to develop friendly relations created by the leaders of our two countries.
We will continue to make an active contribution to the strengthening and development of friendly relations between the two countries in accordance with the spirit of the agreements reached at the Korean-Russian summit.
Taking this opportunity, I once again express my deep gratitude to you for the fact that you, cherishing the friendship between the two countries, make an active contribution to the development of friendly relations, exchange and cooperation.
I express hope and confidence that the history of traditional Korean-Russian friendship, which has long historical roots, will continue to continue unabated.
With all my heart I wish you good health and great success in your responsible work.
With deep respect,
Korean-Russian Friendship Society
Chairman
Zo Cheol Ryong
March 17, 2023
Pyongyang
