“It is my great honour and pleasure to extend heartiest felicitations and warmest greetings on the joyous occasion of your enthronement to the Chrysanthemum Throne,” he said in a message sent to Naruhito.
The President expressed his sincere wish that ‘Reiwa’ will usher in an era of peace and harmony for the people of Japan and take Japan to a new height of prosperity and glory.
“I firmly believe that with your blessings, the deep bond of friendship between our two countries will grow strength to strength in the coming days,” he said.
Abdul Hamid also extended his warmest wishes to the Empress and the esteemed members of the Imperial Family on the occasion. “I wish you good health, happiness and continued prosperity.”
He also assured the new Japanese Emperor of his highest consideration.