Pyongyang, November 5 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the DPRK Supreme People's Assembly, Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Rupiah Bwezani Banda upon his inauguration as Zambian President.

Kim in the message said that his assumption of important post as president is an expression of the Zambian people's deep trust and expectation on him.

Expressing the belief that the excellent friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries would grow stronger in the future, the message wished the President great success in his work for national unity and prosperity of the country.