Kim Yong Nam said in the message that the people of the two countries have constantly developed the genuine ties of friendship and cooperation in the common idea for independent development since the establishment of the bilateral ties on Oct. 15, 1948.

He said he was pleased to see the long-standing and traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries developing on good terms in diverse fields in recent years, and expressed the belief that these relations will grow stronger by the common efforts in the future, too.

He sincerely wished the friendly Mongolian people further progress and prosperity and the president of Mongolia fresh success in his responsible work.