The message said:

Excellency,

As the Government and the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea commemorate their National Day, it gives me great pleasure to convey warm greetings and the sincere good wishes of the Government and the people of the Maldives, and those of my own, to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Let me also extend, Excellency, my personal best wishes for your good health and happiness, and for continued progress and peace of the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.