The addressees included Myanmar President Thein Sein, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, Nigerian President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

In the messages Kim Jong Un expressed deep thanks to them for their congratulatory messages on the birth anniversary of Kim Jong Il.

Expressing the belief that the relations of friendship and cooperation between the DPRK and the relevant countries would grow stronger in the common interests, he wished the presidents successes in their work for the stability of the countries and social development.