The message said:

I would like to extend heartfelt greetings to you and your friendly government and people on the occasion of the 66th independence day, the national holiday of the Syrian people.

Our people have invariably supported the Syrian people in their just cause of defending the sovereignty and achieving peace, stability and development of the country.

I hope that you will achieve success in your responsible work, in the belief that the traditional friendly and cooperative relations between our two countries will steadily grow stronger.