The message said:

I would like to send warm congratulations to you on your election as president of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the Central Military Commission of the PRC at the first session of the 12th National People's Congress of the PRC.

Your assumption of the heavy responsibility as the state leader is an expression of the Chinese people and army's deep respect and trust in you.

It is my hope that the Chinese people will register greater successes in building a comprehensively well-off socialist society in all fields under the leadership of the CPC with you as general secretary.

It is the consistent stand of our party and the DPRK government to value and consolidate and develop the DPRK-China friendship.

I wish you success in your responsible work in the belief that the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation between the DPRK and China will grow strong steadily and successfully thanks to the common efforts of the two sides.