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Kim Jong Il Sends Congratulatory Message to Syrian President
Pyongyang, September 10 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad who is regional secretary of the Arab Baath Socialist Party.

The message said:

I extend warm congratulations to you on your 44th birthday.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I sincerely wish you greater success in your work for the independent development and prosperity of the country and a fair and comprehensive settlement of the Mideast issue as well as good health and happiness.

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