Pyongyang, August 22 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a message of greeting from Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, president of the Republic of Uganda, on August 6.

The full text of the message is as follows:

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Uganda and on my own behalf, I am pleased to extend to you and the government and people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea greetings and congratulations on the occasion of your country's National Liberation Day on 15th August, 2024.

Our two countries have always worked together to advance common goals and we look forward to further opportunities for cooperation, including strong people-to-people ties. I am optimistic that the traditionally close relations between our two people would continue to grow and strengthen in the years ahead.

Best wishes of good health and well-being to you and for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as you celebrate this important day in the history of your country.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration. -0-