calendar>>November 15. 2009 Juche 98
Kim Jong Il Greets Syrian President
Pyongyang, November 15 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il, Sunday sent a message of greetings to Bashar Al-Assad, President of Syria who doubles as regional secretary of the Arab Baath Socialist Party, on the occasion of the 39th anniversary of the corrective movement in Syria.

The message said:

The corrective movement marked a historic event of landmark significance in the efforts of the Syrian people to build an independent, prosperous new society.

I, availing myself of this opportunity, sincerely wish you fresh success in your work to defend the sovereignty of the country and achieve fair and comprehensive peace in the Mideast and the friendly Syrian people greater progress and prosperity.

Copyright (C) KOREA NEWS SERVICE(KNS) All Rights Reserved.