Kim Jong Un in the message expressed deep thanks to the general secretary for sending warm congratulations on the occasion of the 72nd founding anniversary of the DPRK and for greatly encouraging the Korean people in their struggle for building a powerful socialist country.

Kim Jong Un in the message expressed expectation and belief that the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between the two parties and the two countries would grow stronger in the future in accordance with the spirit of the agreement at the significant meeting with the general secretary last year.

The message sincerely wished the general secretary greater success in his responsible work for the development of the party and the country's prosperity.