Pyongyang, October 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, sent a reply message to Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and president of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, on October 19.

The message said:

Dear Comrade,

I extend my heartfelt thanks to you, Comrade, for sending a message of warm congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.

I express belief that the friendly and cooperative relations between our two parties and two countries with a long history and tradition would grow stronger in all fields in conformity with the spirit of the agreement reached at our recent meeting in Pyongyang.

I wish you, Comrade, great success in your responsible work. -0-