On February 11, His Excellency Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of the Republic, sent the following message of congratulations to His Majesty Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, on the occasion of his country’s National Foundation Day:
Your Majesty,
The celebration of your country’s National Foundation Day provides me with the pleasant opportunity to extend my warm congratulations to you and wish the Japanese people progress and prosperity.
I take this opportunity to assure you of our firm commitment to developing cooperative relations between our two countries and strengthening the bonds of friendship between our peoples.
Please accept, Your Majesty, the assurance of my highest consideration.
Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani.”