The message said:

I extend sincere and warm salute to you and, through you, to the friendly Korean people on the occasion of the 67th birthday of the DPRK.

I am satisfied over the fact that the traditional relations of cooperation between the two countries are growing stronger in all fabrics of the society.

It gives me pleasure to cooperate with you in developing in depth these relations in political and economic fields and strengthening peace and security on the Korean Peninsula and in the region and the world in the future.

I, availing myself of this opportunity, wish respected Your Excellency good health and happiness and the friendly Korean people prosperity and development.