Expressing the conviction that the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries with a long history and tradition would steadily grow stronger, the message wished the prime minister and the government of Gabon successes in their work for the socio-economic development and prosperity of the country.

Meanwhile, DPRK Foreign Minister Pak Ui Chun sent a congratulatory message to Emmanuel Issoze Ngondet on his reappointment as minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophone and Regional Integration on the same day.