The message said:

I am pleased to extend our warm congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency on behalf of the people of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and on my own behalf on the occasion of the auspicious birth anniversary of the great leader Kim Jong Il.

I am convinced that the DPRK will achieve great development and your people will make steady progress and prosperity under the wise guidance of Your Excellency.

Availing myself of this opportunity, I sincerely wish Your Excellency good health and success in the work and the DPRK further development.