The Sovereign expresses, in the message, His warmest congratulations to President Niinistö, wishing the Finnish people continued progress and prosperity.

"I should like to take this opportunity to say how much I value the relations rooted in friendship and cooperation between our countries," HM the King points out.

"I am sure Your Excellency is as keen as I am to develop our ties, for the benefit of our peoples," the Sovereign adds.