The message said:

I extend sincere congratulations to you on the occasion of the 66th founding anniversary of the DPRK.

The relations between our two countries are traditionally developing on the principle of friendship, mutual respect and good neighborliness.

I express belief that the constructive cooperation will as ever grow positively in all fields by our joint efforts.

This will meet the fundamental interests of the peoples of our two countries and contribute to ensuring the peace, security and stability on the Korean peninsula and in the rest of Northeast Asia.

I wish you good health and success and all the people of the DPRK happiness and wellbeing.