The message said:

It was with deep grief I heard the sad news that HE Kim Jong Il, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, chairman of the National Defence Commission of the DPRK and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, passed away on December 17, 2011.

At this time of great loss and sorrow for the DPRK, I on behalf of the government and people of Belize express sincerest condolences to Your Excellency and the people of the DPRK.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of highest consideration.