The message extended warm congratulations to the president, government and people of Ethiopia on the occasion of its national day in the name of the government and people of the DPRK.

The message said that the Korean people sincerely wish the friendly Ethiopian people ceaseless successes in their efforts to achieve the country's stability and development and national prosperity.

It expressed the belief that the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries would steadily grow stronger in conformity with the requirements of the new era and the desire of the peoples.