The message expressed belief that the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries would grow stronger in conformity with the mutual interests of the government and people of the two countries and wished the prime minister success in his responsible work.

DPRK Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho sent a congratulatory message to Noel Nelson Messone upon his appointment as minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, Francophone, Regional Integration and Overseas Compatriots of Gabon, on Tuesday.