The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a congratulatory cable to Her Excellency Drupadi Murmo, President of the Republic of India, on the occasion of her country’s Republic Day, stressing - may God protect him - the depth of the ties that unite the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India.
In his telegram, the King expressed his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to Her Excellency, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the friendly Republic of India. He also commended the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries, which all are keen to develop and strengthen in all fields, in a way that serves the common interests of both peoples and nations.
In the same vein, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar congratulatory cable to Her Excellency Dr. Drupadi Murmo, President of the Republic of India, on the occasion of Republic Day. His Royal Highness expressed his warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to Her Excellency, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the friendly Republic of India, noting the strength of bilateral relations and the promising opportunities for enhancing joint cooperation.
Indian Republic Day Commemoration: Historical Significance
Every year on January 26th, the Republic of India celebrates “Republic Day,” a date of great national symbolism, as it commemorates the activation of the Indian Constitution in 1950, officially transforming India into an independent, sovereign, and democratic republic, thus completing its journey of independence that began in 1947. This occasion is a prominent national holiday witnessed in the capital, New Delhi, through military and cultural displays that reflect the great diversity that characterizes India.
Saudi-Indian strategic relations
The Saudi leadership's congratulations come within the framework of the deep-rooted and historic relations between Riyadh and New Delhi, which have witnessed a qualitative leap in recent years, culminating in the establishment of the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council. Saudi Arabia is India's fourth largest trading partner, and India is a significant source of Saudi imports and a key partner in the energy sector and its security.
The two countries share common visions on many international and regional issues, particularly in light of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aligns with India's economic aspirations. This has opened up broad prospects for mutual investment in the technology, infrastructure, renewable energy, and food security sectors. Furthermore, the Indian expatriate community in the Kingdom plays a vital role in bridging cultural and economic ties between the two peoples, making this occasion an opportunity to reaffirm the strength of the friendship between the two nations.
