In the message, His Majesty the King expressed to HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal his warm congratulations and sincere wishes of success in his noble mission.
The Sovereign expressed conviction belief in the contribution of HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal to the Council, thanks to "your known human qualities and the experience that you have accumulated, especially in the diplomatic, economic and academic fields."
"Your appointment to this position comes at a crucial juncture during which we are redefining the new Millennium Development Goals beyond 2015. I have no doubt that you will succeed in putting water and sanitation, crucial issues to our region, at the heart of these goals, " said the Monarch.