Congratulatory messages to Italy Photo: Info Dept His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam has consented to send congratulatory messages to Mr Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Republic of Italy, and Mr Romano Prodi, Prime Minister of the Republic of Italy, on the occasion of the Anniversary of their country. In the message, His Majesty expressed his satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations and deep understanding that had so long been established between Brunei and Italy. His Majesty hopes that this would be further enhanced in the future for the good of the two countries and people. His Majesty also hopes that the Italian President would always remain in good health and happiness and for the people of Italy to always enjoy a continued progress and prosperity. In a similar message, His Majesty congratulated Mr Romano Prodi, Italy's Prime Minister, and also the government and people of Italy for the occasion. His Majesty expressed satisfaction with the warm and friendly relations established between the two countries. His Majesty expressed his wish that this will be fostered and enhanced in the future for the mutual benefits of the two countries and its people. His Majesty also wishes Mr Romano Prodi continued good health and happiness and for the prosperity of the people of the Republic of Italy. Meanwhile, His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, has also sent a congratulatory message to Massimo D'Alema, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy. In the message, His Royal Highness expressed best wishes to the government and the people of Italy on the occasion of their Anniversary. "I look forward to continuing our work to enhance our friendly and cooperative relations shared by our people both bilaterally and as regional partners in ASEM and the Asean-EU Dialogue," said HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah. - Borneo Bulletin (2nd June 2007)