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Excellency,

I extend my warmest felicitations on the occasion of the 73rd founding anniversary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

The Filipino nation joins the people of the DPRK in celebrating the significant milestones in your country's march towards greater peace, progress and prosperity.

May the friendship and solidarity between our nations grow stronger as we continue working together for the advancement of our shared aspirations for our peoples.

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