Kim in the message noted that the Syrian people have achieved great successes in the struggle to defend the sovereignty of the country, consolidate the national independence and achieve the Arab unity and regional peace and security under Bashar Al-Assad's leadership.

Expressing belief that the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries would steadily grow strong as required by the new century and in line with the desire of the peoples of the two countries, Kim sincerely wished him and the Syrian people steady successes in the work for the progress and prosperity of the country.