Saying that the relations between the DPRK and the African Union have long historical tradition, the chairman expressed his gratitude to the DPRK for having rendered material and moral support to African countries in their struggle for national liberation in the past.

Evincing his will to make efforts to develop the relations with the DPRK, the chairman extended warm felicitations to the Korean people celebrating the 75th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.

He sincerely wished the DPRK government and people bigger successes in the struggle for eradicating the aftermath of natural disasters as early as possible.