The message said:

I sent this message to Your Excellency on the occasion of the third anniversary of demise of the great leader HE Kim Jong Il in reflection of the mind of the Syrian Arab people who are sharing sorrow with the friendly leadership and people of your country.

We will never forget the great line and role of HE Kim Jong Il, the eternal leader of the DPRK, who dedicated his all to the country and its people.

We will always remember HE Kim Jong Il as the great fighter, genuine patriot and the leader who protected the country and its people and the revolution.