His Majesty felicitated

Kathmandu, July 7 (RSS): President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev on the occasion of His Majesty’s 55th auspicious birthday and wished His Majesty good health and well being, and peace, progress and prosperity to the Nepalese people.

In a message of congratulations, President Putin has expressed confidence that the traditional friendly relations between the two countries filled with the spirit of understanding will further strengthen to the benefit of the Russian and Nepalese peoples, in the interests of peace and stability in Asia.

In a similar message, President of the United States of America George W. Bush also extended congratulations and personal best wishes to His Majesty the King.

"As you begin your reign, I wish to reaffirm the support and friendship of the United States of America for the people of Nepal as you build and strengthen your democracy", Mr Bush has said in the message adding that, we have been partners for many years, and it is my hope that our cooperation will continue in the coming years.

Likewise, King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia has also expressed best wishes for His Majesty’s long life, well being and good reign, well being of the Royal Family and continued progress and prosperity of the Nepalese people.

His Majesty King Sihanouk has also expressed confidence that the traditional friendly relations existing between the two Kingdoms will further develop in the years ahead.

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