Ram Nath Kovind in the message extended warm greetings and congratulations to Kim Jong Un and the people of the DPRK on behalf of the Indian government and people and on his own behalf on the occasion of the founding anniversary of the DPRK.

The message said that India and the DPRK have long relations of friendship, adding that India appreciates the efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.

It most sincerely wished Kim Jong Un good health and happiness and the friendly people of the DPRK continuous prosperity and progress.