The message expressed heartfelt congratulations to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un on the forthcoming new year.

It expressed satisfaction at the steady development of the relations between the two countries.

It recalled that this year witnessed new progress in the cooperation between the URP and the WPK, united with the will to establish an order of just multi-polar world, oppose inequality and fight against the modern neo-colonists.

We will continuously and closely carry out our joint operations to boost cooperation for the wellbeing of the two peoples and to ensure peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region, the message said.

It wished Kim Jong Un good health and new victory, hoping all the DPRK citizens would enjoy peace and wellbeing.