The message said:

I extend warm congratulations to you and, through you, to your friendly government and people on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the DPRK and the Syrian Arab Republic.

The two countries have boosted the ties of friendship and cooperation in the joint struggle for repelling the imperialists' aggression and interference, domination and subjugation and protecting their sovereignty and global peace and security for half a century since the establishment of the diplomatic relations.

I am convinced that the good relations of friendship and cooperation between the two countries provided and developed by the great leaders with much effort will steadily grow strong thanks to our common efforts.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I sincerely wish you good health and bigger success in your work, extending firm solidarity again to the just struggle of the friendly government and people of the Syrian Arab Republic for beating back the hostile forces' invasion and terrorism and protecting the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.