Pyongyang, December 27 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of greeting from D. Medvedev, president of the United Russia Party, on December 20.

In the message, D. Medvedev extended sincere congratulations to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the coming New Year.

The closing year of 2025 was a year of consolidating the trend of steady development of the relations between the Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea which have reached the level of comprehensive strategic partnership, the message said and went on:

The Russian delegation's Pyongyang visit to take part in the celebrations of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea in October this year and the warm hospitality accorded to it in the DPRK left an indelible impression.

I recollect with warm heart the fruitful meeting with you during my visit.

I hope that the many-sided mutual cooperation between the two countries, including the cooperation between the United Russia Party and the Workers' Party of Korea, will continue to expand, providing new possibilities for carrying out the reciprocal initiatives and joint undertakings for the well-being of our peoples.

The message wished Kim Jong Un fresh successes in good health and the DPRK citizens happiness and prosperity. -0-