KARACHI: The Vice President of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Mr Kang Riang Uk, has expressed the “firm solidarity” of the Korean people with the “just struggle” of the Pakistani people for defending their sovereignty and creating a new economic and social order under the leadership of Prime Minister Z.A. Bhutto. Mr Uk, who is leading his country’s 10-member delegation … to Pakistan, said … that in recent years the Pakistani people had scored many successes under the leadership of Mr Bhutto — “their outstanding leader” — in the struggle for consolidating their national independence. … Mr Uk called on Prime Minister Bhutto … and delivered a goodwill message from President Kim Il Sung. …

Mr Uk ... He particularly thanked Premier Bhutto and the Government of Pakistan for “its kind invitation and cordial hospitality. …”

“Under the wise leadership of the respected and beloved leader, Comrade President Kim Il Sung, our people are now fighting dauntlessly to accelerate the great socialist construction and realise the independent and peaceful unification of the country. …”

Published in Dawn, March 27th, 2024

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