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Kim Jong Il Sends Greetings to Syrian President
Pyongyang, March 7 (KCNA) -- General Secretary Kim Jong Il Monday sent a message of greetings to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the March 8 revolution in Syria.

The message says:

I extend warm congratulations to you, Syria's Baath Arab Socialist Party and your friendly government and people on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the March 8 revolution in Syria.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I reiterate the firm support and solidarity of the Korean People with the Syrian people in their struggle to retake the occupied Arab territories including Golan Heights and achieve a fair and comprehensive settlement of the Mideast issue and, at the same time, sincerely wish you good health and happiness as well as fresh success in your work for the prosperity of the country.

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