The message said:

Availing myself of this happy occasion of greeting the centenary of the birth of HE President Kim Il Sung, the great leader of the Korean people, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for your good health and happiness as well as the friendly Korean people's progress and prosperity.

On this occasion, I would like to reaffirm my full will to join you in boosting the traditional friendly and cooperative relations between our two countries.

Please accept, Your Excellency, my highest regard.