Minister Shahid Wishes the Imperial Majesty Emperor Naruhito on his Birthday!

Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Abdulla Shahid sent a message of felicitations to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, His Excellency Mr. Hayashi Yoshimasa, on the auspicious occasion of the Birthday of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Naruhito.

Minister’s message reads as follows:
“On the auspicious occasion of the Birthday of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Naruhito, I wish to extend warm greetings and sincere good wishes to Your Excellency and the friendly people of Japan.

The Maldives and Japan have a long history of friendship and close cooperation; a resilient partnership that spans over the decades. We are exceedingly appreciative for the generous assistance and support Japan has provided to the people of the Maldives over the years, which is a testament to the strong relations between the two countries. I am confident that the traditional bonds of friendship between our two peoples will continue to strengthen in the years to come, as we strive to improve our collaboration on important areas of mutual interest.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your success, good health, and well-being and for the peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of Japan.”