On August 14th, local time, North Korea held a grand celebration for the 80th anniversary of liberation of the motherland at the Pyongyang Gate of Triumphal Entry Square. The General Secretary of the North Korea Workers Party and Chairman of the State Council, Kim Jong-un, as well as the Chairman of the Russian Federation National Duma, Vladimir Voronin, who was visiting North Korea, attended the event.
Voronin made a speech and read out a congratulatory letter from Russian President Putin to North Korea Chairman Kim Jong-un. Voronin expressed that Russia is willing to cherish its friendly relations with North Korea, earnestly implement the spirit of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and North Korea, and make efforts to promote the development of bilateral relations.
In his speech, Kim Jong-un talked about the revolutionary nature and political significance of North Korea’s liberation cause in which the people have regained their autonomy and dignity. He called for persistently and valiantly overcoming all challenges in front of them for the sake of national tranquility and prosperity.
On the same day, a performance celebrating the 80th anniversary of liberation of the motherland was also held at the Gate of Triumphal Entry Square in North Korea. (By Dong Haitao from the Central Station)