Pyongyang, September 7 (KCNA) -- Pak Ui Chun, foreign minister of the DPRK, sent a message of greeting to Antonio Patriota, foreign minister of Brazil, on Wednesday on the 189th anniversary of its independence.

In the message Pak expressed his belief that the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries favorably developing on the principle of respect for sovereignty, equality and mutual benefit will grow stronger thanks to common efforts.