The message said:

I express deep thanks for your warm congratulations to me on my re-election as chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK.

Your congratulations are powerful support and encouragement to the struggle of our Party, state and people for bringing a great turning point in socialist construction.

I express the belief that the common understanding and agreements reached at the meaningful meeting and talks with you in November last year would lead to good results to vigorously accelerate the development of the bilateral friendly and cooperative relations.

I sincerely wish you good health and bigger success in your responsible work for defending the gains of revolution and achieving prosperity and development of the country in the face of all the ordeals and challenges.