The Saudi leadership congratulates the Governor of Saint Lucia on Independence Day
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect them - sent official congratulatory cables to His Excellency Mr. Cyril Errol Melquiades Charles, Governor-General of Saint Lucia, on the occasion of the celebration of his country’s Independence Day, in a diplomatic gesture reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s keenness to strengthen ties of friendship and international cooperation.
In his telegram, the King expressed his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to His Excellency, and for continued progress and prosperity to the government and people of friendly Saint Lucia. Similarly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince conveyed his warmest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to His Excellency, wishing the people of Saint Lucia further progress and development, and emphasizing the deep-rooted relations between the two countries.
Historical background on the independence of Saint Lucia
This message of congratulations coincides with Saint Lucia's celebration of its independence from the United Kingdom, achieved on February 22, 1979. This is the country's most important national occasion, marking Saint Lucia's transition to a sovereign state within the Commonwealth, maintaining a parliamentary democracy. On this day, the people commemorate their historic struggle and their journey towards building a modern nation heavily reliant on tourism, agriculture, and financial services.
The importance of diplomatic relations and international cooperation
These messages fall within the established diplomatic protocol of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which aims to build bridges of communication with all friendly nations worldwide. This congratulatory message reflects the Saudi leadership's commitment to strengthening relations with Caribbean countries, which have witnessed significant development in recent years through coordination in international forums and UN organizations.
Through these diplomatic messages, the Kingdom consistently seeks to reaffirm its support for the stability of nations and the prosperity of their peoples. Saint Lucia is part of the small island developing state system to which the Kingdom gives special attention within the framework of international cooperation and issues of sustainable development and climate. These occasions provide an opportunity to renew the commitment to mutual respect and joint action for the benefit of both countries and their friendly peoples.
