The message expressed belief that the traditional friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries would steadily grow strong, wishing the prime minister of Mali success in his responsible work for the national unity and socio-economic development of the country.

Meanwhile, DPRK Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun sent a similar message to Zahabi Ould Sidi Mojamed upon his appointment as minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali on the same day.