The prime minister hoped that cooperation would further expand between the governments of the two countries.

The relations between Mongolia and the DPRK have long history and tradition, he said, adding: This year marks the 55th anniversary since President Kim Il Sung visited Mongolia and laid a basis for the bilateral relations of friendship.

We are rejoiced over the great successes made by the Korean people to greet 2012, the centenary of birth of the President, he said.