The message said:

It is my pleasure to extend to you my warmest congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Your letter on the occasion of the National Day of the Swiss Confederation is a token of a good and trusting relationship between our two countries. This enables us to tackle major global challenges together.

I wish you and the citizens of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea a peaceful and prosperous future.

On behalf of the Swiss Federal Council, I would also like to express my solidarity with your country in this time of global health crisis, and my hopes for an early resumption of regular exchanges.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.