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Kim Yong Nam Sends Message of Thanks to Vietnamese President
Pyongyang, August 8 (KCNA) -- Kim Yong Nam, president of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK, sent a message of thanks to Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang on August 7, leaving the country after wrapping up his visit to it

The message expressed deep thanks to the president and the people of Vietnam for cordial hospitality.

The message said:

This time we had an exchange of views on the issue of positively developing in line with the common ideal and interests the relations of friendship and cooperation between the two parties, two states and two peoples which have a long tradition and matters of mutual concern, and reached a consensus of views on them.

I express conviction that the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between our two countries will grow stronger thanks to their joint efforts, considering that our meeting this time marked an important occasion in promoting the development of the bilateral relations.

I, availing myself of this opportunity, would like to sincerely hope that the friendly and fraternal people of your country will make greater achievements in the efforts to accomplish the cause of industrializing and modernizing the country earlier than scheduled by implementing the decisions made at the 11th party congress and, at the same time, you will enjoy good health, happiness and greater success in the performance of your heavy duty.

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