Reassuring him of the DPRK's invariable support and solidarity for the government and people of Syria in the efforts to defend sovereignty, peace and security and achieve the economic development, the premier sincerely wished the prime minister of Syria success in his responsible job.

Meantime, Pak Ui Chun, foreign minister, also sent a similar message to Walid Al－Muallem upon his reappointment as deputy prime minister and minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria.