In the message Tiemoko Sangare extended the warmest congratulations, on behalf of all members of the African Party for the Solidarity and Justice of Mali and on his own behalf, to Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the 53rd anniversary of Kim Jong Il's start of work at the C.C., WPK.

The distinguished feats HE Kim Jong Il performed by leading the WPK for decades serve as the eternal motive force powerfully encouraging the Korean people in their socialist cause, the message said.

It wished Kim Jong Un good health and bigger successes in his responsible work.