The king in the message said that he was pleased to express his heartfelt thanks to Kim Jong Un for extending good congratulations on the occasion of the national day of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Expressing his heartfelt respect for Kim Jong Un on this precious occasion, the king sincerely wished him happiness in good health and the friendly people of the DPRK steady progress and prosperity, and hoped that the relations between the two friendly countries and peoples would grow stronger.