Abbas in the message extended his heartfelt congratulations to Kim Jong Un on the lunar New Year and wished him greater progress and prosperity.

The message said:

Regarding the strong and historic ties of friendship between the two countries and peoples as a pride, we affirm that we will further strengthen the relations in the common wellbeing and interests.

We take this opportunity to highly appreciate your country's steadfast stand of full support and solidarity for our people's all rights and struggle to found an independent state with east Kuds as its capital that serve as sure guarantee for realizing fair peace aspired by all the peoples in our region and making them enjoy the security, stability and neighborly relations.

The message heartily wished Kim Jong Un good health and happiness.