In the message, the Sovereign expressed to President Vella his warmest congratulations and his best wishes for success in his high office, wishing the people of Malta continued progress and prosperity.
"The relations based on friendship and mutual esteem between our countries are a source of great satisfaction," HM the King pointed out in the message.
"I keenly look forward to working with you to strengthen and expand our ties, serve our peoples' shared interests and contribute to greater solidarity and closer relations between peoples in the Mediterranean region," the Sovereign added.