In this message, the Sovereign expressed to President Bachelet his warmest congratulations and his best wishes for success in her position for further progress and prosperity for the people of Chile.
HM the King welcomed the special relations uniting the Kingdom and the Republic of Chile, based on mutual respect and fruitful cooperation, reiterating firm determination to work together with the Chilean President to further consolidate the bonds of friendship between the two countries, and give a new impetus to bilateral relations, based on consultation and dialogue.
The Sovereign also pointed out that the election of Chile as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council will give a strong impetus to bilateral relations within the framework of South-South cooperation to meet the current challenges and establish the values of peace, security and stability in the world.