Pyongyang, November 30 (KCNA) -- I hope that many-sided relations of cooperation between the two countries would expand, said Macedonian President Gjorgje Ivanov on November 25 when meeting DPRK Ambassador to his country Ju Wang Hwan.

The bilateral relations have a long tradition, the president said, adding that Macedonia is ready to develop the friendly and cooperative relations with the DPRK in various fields including the economy and culture.

He hoped that the tension on the Korean Peninsula would be eased as early as possible.