The message says:

I extend warm congratulations to you and the friendly people of Syria on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of its independence, a national holiday of the Syrian people.

Our people are sincerely rejoiced over the big progress made by the Syrian people in carrying out the cause of justice to defend the sovereignty of the country and the dignity of the nation from every challenge of the hostile forces and build modern Syria after the independence.

I take this opportunity to heartily wish the Syrian people always success in their efforts to achieve prosperity of the country and solve the Mideast problem in a fair and comprehensive way and you good health and happiness.