Kathmandu, June 12: His Majesty the King has felicitated President Joseph Estrada of the Republic of the Philippines on the occasion of the proclamation of Philippine independence of the Republic of Philippines.

In a message of felicitations, His Majesty has extended best wishes for the President’s personal health and happiness and for the progress and prosperity of the people of Philippines.

His Majesty has also expressed confidence that the cordial and friendly relations between Nepal and the Philippines will grow further in the years to come.

Likewise, His Majesty has sent a message of felicitations to President Vladimir V. Putin of the Russian Federation on the occasion of the day of the declaration of the state sovereignty of the Russian Federation.

In the message, His Majesty has extended best wishes for the president’s personal health and happiness and for the progress and prosperity of the people of Russia.

His Majesty has also expressed confidence that the cordial and friendly relations between Nepal and Russia will grow further in the years to come.