Kim Jong-un And A Number Of State Leaders Congratulate Indonesia On Independence Day

Kim Jong-un (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

JAKARTA - Supreme Leader of North Korea (North Korea) Kim Jong-un congratulated President Joko Widodo on Indonesia's 75th Anniversary and all Indonesian people. He praised Indonesia which is now making great progress in economic development. In addition, a number of leaders from other countries also conveyed similar remarks.

"On behalf of the government and people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, I extend my warm congratulations to you and to the government and people of your country on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indonesia's independence," Kim Jong-un said in a written statement.

Through a statement published on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Korea, Kim Jong-un also praised Indonesia's national culture and its success in building a prosperous society. "After independence, your country has made great progress in developing a national economy and culture and building a prosperous society under the banner of elevated sovereignty, independence and non-alignment," he said.

Not to forget, Kim Jong-un also expressed his hopes regarding his country's relations with Indonesia. The authoritarian leader hopes that the relationship between Indonesia and North Korea will be consolidated and developed.

"I take this opportunity to express my belief that the precious traditions of friendship and excellent cooperation between the two countries will continue to consolidate and develop in accordance with the demands of the new era," added Kim Jong-un.

Previously, King Salman also conveyed his congratulations on celebrating Indonesia's independence day. Launching the Saudi Gazette, King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman sent separate congratulations to President Jokowi.

The King and the Crown Prince hope that Jokowi will always be healthy and happy and that the government and people of Indonesia will continue to progress and prosper. King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman also sent congratulations to Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba on his country's Independence Day.

Australian Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison also congratulated the Republic of Indonesia on Indonesia's Independence Day. Through me on his official Twitter, Morrison said he would be committed to deepening cooperation and advancing shared values in the Indonesia-Australia region in 70 years of formal diplomatic relations.

Warm congratulations to @jokowi and the Indonesian people on 75 years of Independence. As a close friend and neighbor, we're committed to deepening cooperation and advancing shared values in our region, in our 70th year of formal diplomatic ties. Happy Independence Day! pic.twitter.com/lcC0yqTsZz

- Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) August 17, 2020