In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warm congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to Lula da Silva, and for further progress and prosperity to the friendly Brazilian people.

   HM the King takes this opportunity to welcome the distinguished and solid relations of friendship and cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Federative Republic of Brazil, reiterating His continued determination to continue working together with Lula da Silva to further strengthen Moroccan-Brazilian ties in the various areas of common interest and building on the promising opportunities offered by the two countries.