In the message Denis Sassou－Nguesso said he was particularly pleased to extend the sincerest and warm congratulations to Kim Jong Un on behalf of the Congolese people and government and on his own behalf on the occasion of the national holiday of the DPRK.

He sincerely wished Kim Jong Un good health and the friendly DPRK people happiness and prosperity.

He reaffirmed his willingness to make strenuous efforts together with Kim Jong Un for the development of the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries.