KUALA LUMPUR: Britain's King Charles III along with foreign envoys in Malaysia have extended their heartfelt congratulations to Malaysia in conjunction with the country's 67th National Day.
In a message posted on the British High Commission’s social media platforms, King Charles III conveyed warm wishes on behalf of himself and his wife.
"On the special occasion of your National Day, my wife and I would like to convey our warmest congratulations to Your Majesty and the people of Malaysia."
"I cherish the close bond shared between our nations, and I am confident that our ties will continue to flourish in this very special anniversary year - a fitting reminder of the enduring values and aspirations that unite us," he said.
"I also celebrate our nations' modern partnership and our increasingly close cooperation on trade, investment, technology, education and security.
"Combatting climate change is a shared priority, and I welcome our joint work to protect biodiversity and promote the clean energy transition," said King Charles III.
Acting British High Commissioner to Malaysia, David Wallace, also shared his appreciation for the nation's rich cultural diversity.
"I was privileged to attend the National Day parade in Putrajaya today. It was a splendid display of diversity and togetherness, especially the Madani Community Contingent, which brilliantly showcased traditional costumes, props, and performances from the different ethnic communities.
"I know Hari Merdeka is celebrated by many Malaysians in the UK and by the British community in Malaysia too. Our deep and historic people-to-people ties serve as a solid foundation to build a modern partnership between the UK and Malaysia," Wallace said.
Expressing his warm wishes, United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan acknowledged the long-standing partnership between the two nations.
"The US has stood with Malaysia since the very first day of your independence. For 67 years, we have forged a strong partnership rooted in close economic, security, and people-to-people ties.
"This year, we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our comprehensive partnership, and today, the ties between our two nations are stronger than ever and continue to deepen as we make progress towards our common goal of a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
"We look forward to continuing our friendship and strengthening our partnerships," he said.
Posing against the backdrop of the historical Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, Katsuhiko Takahashi also conveyed his best wishes for Malaysia's continued peace and prosperity. - Bernama
