It is the consistent stand of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to consolidate and develop friendly and cooperative relations with China, DPRK top leader Kim Jong-il said in a congratulatory message to mark China's National Day.

According to a report by the official KCNA news agency yesterday, Kim said traditional DPRK-China friendly relations will grow even stronger.

(Xinhua News Agency October 1, 2008)