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Greetings to Beninese FM

Pyongyang, February 14 (KCNA) -- Foreign Minister of the DPRK Pak Ui Chun sent a message of greeting to Nassirou Arifari Bako, minister of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, Francophone Countries and Overseas Compatriots, on Feb. 4 on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the DPRK and Benin.

The message recalled that the two countries have steadily developed the friendly and cooperative relations in the efforts to carry out the common cause of building an independent, peaceful and prosperous new world since the establishment of the diplomatic ties.

It expressed belief that the relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries will grow stronger thanks to their common efforts.