The message said:

I extend warm congratulations to you and the friendly Syrian people on the 40th anniversary of the corrective movement in Syria.

After the corrective movement your people have made many achievements in the work to build modern and prosperous Syria under the correct leadership of Hafez Al-Assad and you.

I take this opportunity to sincerely wish you happiness in good health and bigger success in your work, reaffirming our people's full support for the Syrian people's cause of justice.