The chairperson sincerely wished the Korean people greater success in their efforts for the building of a prosperous and powerful state and the reunification of the country, rallied close behind HE Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and supreme leader.

The chairperson paid the highest tribute to HE Kim Jong Il, eternal general secretary of the WPK, on the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of his demise.

The undying feats he performed for developing the friendly and cooperative bilateral ties and accomplishing the cause of global independence will always be remembered by the Malian people and other progressives, the chairperson said, adding:

The party, government and people of the DPRK rendered disinterested support and cooperation to the Malian people in their efforts for the building of a new society and socio-economic development, and are extending solidarity to their efforts for the peace of the country, territorial integrity and national reconciliation and unity.

The chairperson expressed thanks for this on behalf of the president, government and people of Mali.

All the achievements made by the WPK and the Korean people in the party building and activities and in all fields such as politics, economy and culture and their experience are very valuable to the Coalition for Mali and the Malian people, the chairperson said, adding:

We will continue boosting the friendly and cooperative ties between the two parties and the two peoples.