The message said:

I extend my sincere congratulations to Your Excellency on the auspicious day when you were elected first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission.

Nepal and the DPRK have genuine relations of friendship and cooperation based on mutual trust.

I am convinced that the very favorable relations between our two countries would grow stronger amidst your concern.

I wish Your Excellency good health, happiness and success and the people of the DPRK continued progress and prosperity.