The message said:

I am pleased to send sincere congratulations to Your Excellency on behalf of the Syrian Arab people and on my own behalf on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan's colonial rule by the armed struggle organized and led by HE President Kim Il Sung.

I wish Your Excellency good health and happiness and your friendly people greater progress and prosperity.

I, availing myself of this good opportunity, reiterate our will to boost the friendly and cooperative relations between our two countries in conformity with the common interests of the two friendly peoples.

Please accept my highest regards to Your Excellency Marshal.