In this message, the Sovereign expressed his warmest congratulations and best wishes of good health and happiness to Mr Kenyatta and of further progress and prosperity to the Kenyan people.

"I avail myself of this opportunity to say how much I look forward to continuing to work with Your Excellency to strengthen and diversify the constructive cooperation between our countries, and thus reflect the fraternal bonds, solidarity and mutual esteem enjoyed by our peoples," the Sovereign pointed out.