Pyongyang, June 17 (KCNA) -- Pak Thae Song, premier of the Cabinet of the DPRK, sent a congratulatory message to Gombojavyn Zandanshatar upon his appointment as prime minister of Mongolia on June 14.

Expressing belief that the traditional friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries will develop in the common interests of both sides, the message wished him success in his responsible work for the economic development of the country and the promotion of the people's wellbeing. -0-