His Majesty the King expresses, in the message, his warmest congratulations and his best wishes for good health and happiness to the Swedish sovereigns, wishing the Swedish people further progress and prosperity.

"I should like you to know how much I value the close friendship between our Royal families," the Sovereign points out.

"I am also deeply satisfied with the relations based on fruitful cooperation and mutual esteem between our countries, which we seek to develop in all sectors," His Majesty the King underlines.