The message noted that over the past six decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations the two countries have closely supported and cooperated with each other through brisk visits and exchange on the principle of mutual respect for sovereignty, equality and mutual benefits.

It expressed belief that the long-standing good neighborly friendship between the two countries would steadily expand and develop in conformity with the desire and interests of the two peoples in the future, too, and hoped that the relations and cooperation between the two foreign ministries for the improvement of the relations between the two countries would grow stronger, wishing him success in his responsible work.