He, in the message, extended warm congratulations to the Syrian president on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the independence of the country.

I am pleased over the fact that the friendly Syrian government and people have recently made big achievements in the struggle to defend the country's sovereignty and security under the correct leadership of the president, he said.

The message sincerely wished the Syrian president good health and bigger successes in his work, again extending firm support and solidarity to the just cause of the Syrian government and people.