Monarchs send congratulations to King Rama X, seek close relations

King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia sent a royal message to the new King, as quoted by China’s Xinhua news agency, saying: “I am confident that the traditional relations of friendship and cooperation existing between our two Kingdoms and Buddhist peoples will continue to be developed and enhanced under Your Majesty’s wise and benevolent reign.”
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei also sent a congratulatory message to HM the King, recalling how relations flourished between the two countries during the reign of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
According to Radio Television Brunei, Sultan Bolkiah looked forward to continuing to strengthen bilateral ties and extended wishes to the new Thai king for his reign and the Thai people for continued peace and prosperity. Thailand and Brunei established relations in 1984.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the new King as a “worthy successor” of the dynasty, during which Russia and Thailand have developed diplomatic relations for almost 120 years.
“I hope in the time of Your Majesty’s reign Russian-Thai cooperation will gain further development for the benefit of the friendly peoples of our two countries and in the interests of the strengthening of stability and security of the Asia Pacific region,” the message read, according to the Russian Embassy.
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden sent a telegram to HM the King, wishing him health and happiness and for the well-being and prosperity of the Thai people.
King Abdullah II of Jordan offered his congratulations to the King while stressing his desire to develop and strengthen bilateral relations, the Ammon News agency said. Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the crown prince of Bahrain, also wished HM the King success in meeting expectations and aspirations of the Thais for more progress and prosperity, according to Bahrain News Agency.