The message said that for the last 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the bilateral friendly and cooperative ties have expanded and developed in various fields in the common interests of the two peoples.

It is the firm stand of the DPRK government to value the friendly relations with Pakistan and steadily consolidate and develop the ties regardless of any changes of situation, the message said.

The message expressed the hope and conviction that the friendly and cooperative ties between the two countries would further expand and develop, wishing him greater success in his responsible work.