"Kim Jong-un conveyed his cordial congratulations to President Putin on his convincing win in the presidential elections," Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Tuesday.
"Your reelection as President is a manifestation of people’s great support and confidence," KCNA quoted the North Korean Leader as saying.
Kim, according to the news agency, expressed confidence that friendship and cooperation between the two countries would continue to develop and strengthen in the interests of both nations.