Kim Jong Un in his message extended warm congratulations and comradely greetings to Choummaly Saynasone on his 79th birthday.

He noted that he is sincerely rejoiced over the great progress made by the friendly Lao people in their efforts to implement the decision made at the 9th Congress of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and achieve the socio-economic development of the country under the correct leadership of the party headed by Choummaly Saynasone.

Expressing belief that the traditional friendly and cooperative relations between the two parties and countries would grow stronger in the joint struggle for independence and socialism against imperialism, he sincerely wished Choummaly Saynasone good health and fresh successes in his responsible work for the development of the party and the prosperity of the country.