Pyongyang, March 25 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, received a congratulatory message from Aleksandr Lukashenko, president of the Republic of Belarus, on March 23.

The message said:

Your Excellency,

I, on behalf of our people and on my own behalf, extend sincere congratulations to you on your reelection as president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

The unanimous adoption of the above-said decision at the Supreme People's Assembly reflects the general will and full support of the Korean people for your steadfast line of strengthening the independence of the country and improving the well-being of the inhabitants.

I am sure that your activities in this responsible duty will continue to promote the development of the DPRK and the prosperity of its citizens.

Minsk affirms that it has an interest in actively expanding the political and economic ties with Pyongyang at all levels.

Your Excellency,

I wish you good health and success in the state affairs and pay my highest regard. -0-