Expressing conviction that the fraternal relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries which were provided by the preceding leaders would steadily develop in the future, too, the message wished the prime minister of Laos great success in his responsible work for achieving social and economic development of the country.

Meanwhile, Ri Son Gwon, minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK, sent a congratulatory message to Saleumxay Kommasith, foreign minister of Laos, upon his reappointment at the 1st Session of the 9th National Assembly of Laos.