The leadership congratulates the President of Guyana on Republic Day | Saudi Relations
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a congratulatory cable to His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day, in a move that reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s keenness to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation with friendly countries around the world.
In his telegram, the King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Excellency, and for continued progress and prosperity to the government and people of the brotherly Cooperative Republic of Guyana, stressing the good ties that unite the two countries.
Crown Prince's telegram and strengthening the partnership
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 His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. His Royal Highness expressed his warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Excellency, and wished the brotherly people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana further progress and prosperity, in a manner that serves the common interests of both countries.
Historical background on Republic Day in Guyana
Every year on February 23rd, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana celebrates Republic Day, a significant milestone in the country's history. In 1970, Guyana officially became a republic, severing its last ties with the British Crown, though it remained a member of the Commonwealth. Locally known as "Mashramani," meaning "celebration after hard cooperative work," the celebration features carnivals and parades that reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of this South American nation.
Dimensions of Saudi-Ghawaian relations
This congratulatory message is particularly significant given the growing relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Guyana. Both countries are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which strengthens their political and diplomatic coordination in international forums. Recent years have also witnessed remarkable diplomatic and economic activity, especially with Guyana's emergence as one of the world's fastest-growing economies thanks to its massive oil and gas discoveries.
As part of its Vision 2030, the Kingdom seeks to build bridges of cooperation with emerging economies, with the energy and investment sectors representing fertile ground for joint collaboration between Riyadh and Georgetown. These messages from the leadership underscore the Kingdom's continued support for the stability and prosperity of brotherly and friendly nations, and for strengthening bilateral relations to broader horizons that serve the aspirations of both peoples.
