Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has written to US President Barack Obama to congratulate him on his re-election.
"As you continue your political endeavours and your ambitious programme of change, I look forward to our two governments working closely together to further strengthen and deepen the already robust relations between our two countries.
"Over the past few years our relations have, quite markedly, been bolstered to the point where describing them as anything short of excellent would be an understatement.,
"I augur that this positive trend continues in the years to come for the mutual benefit of our two countries and peoples."
Dr Gonzi concluded his letter by wishing Mr Obama the very best success during his second term.