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Congratulations from Syrian President

Pyongyang, July 26 (KCNA) -- Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army, received a congratulatory message from Syrian President Bashar Al－Assad on Tuesday.

The message said:

I extend sincere congratulations to Your Excellency on your holding of the title of Marshal on July 17, 2012 and wish you great success in your responsible work.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I would like to express my deep thanks to Your Excellency, the leadership of the DPRK and the friendly Korean people for having rendered support and encouragement to our just cause against the moves of the world powers to interfere in our internal affairs.