Ri is heading the DPRK government delegation to the foreign ministerial meeting of the non-aligned movement in Azerbaijan.

Noting the DPRK government delegation's visit to Azerbaijan offered an important occasion in developing the bilateral relations, the president said he sincerely congratulates the DPRK government on its recent successes for preserving regional peace and stability.

Azerbaijan regards the DPRK as a friendly country and is strongly willing to boost the bilateral relations, the president said, hoping that mutual support and cooperation would be strengthened in the international arena including the non-aligned movement and the UN.