They included Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Equatorial Guinean President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and Angolan President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos.

He in the messages expressed deep thanks to them for sending sincere congratulations and salute on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Korea's liberation.

Expressing belief that the friendly and cooperative relations between the DPRK and relevant countries would grow stronger, he wished them successes in their works.