Kim Jong Un in his message extended deep thanks to the president for sending warm and encouraging congratulations and a floral basket with sincerity on his assumption of duty as general secretary of the WPK at its 8th Congress.

He expressed belief that the tradition of the good friendly and cooperative relations between the two parties and peoples of the two countries would be firmly carried forward and developed generation after generation.

He sincerely wished the president good health, happiness and big success in his responsible work for the country's prosperity.