In the message the president extended sincere congratulations to Kim Jong Un and, through him, to the government and people of the DPRK on behalf of the Tanzanian government and people and on his own behalf on the occasion of the 67th founding anniversary of the DPRK, Sept. 9, 2015.

He is very pleased over the fraternal and historical relations between the governments and peoples of the two countries, the message said.

He, availing himself of the historical day, reaffirmed the stand and hope of the Tanzanian government to continue to cooperate with Kim Jong Un and the government of the DPRK in order to boost the existing relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and two peoples.

He sincerely wished Kim Jong Un good health and the people of the DPRK progress and prosperity.