World leaders congratulate the Saudi leadership on the anniversary of the founding of the Kingdom
The wise leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia received a flood of congratulatory messages from kings, presidents, and emirs of brotherly and friendly nations on the occasion of the anniversary of founding , which falls on February 22nd each year. These greetings affirm the high standing the Kingdom enjoys regionally and internationally, and recognize its deep-rooted historical and cultural heritage.
A historical depth spanning three centuries
On this cherished national occasion, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the First Saudi State by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in mid-1139 AH (1727 CE). Diriyah served as the starting point for building a state that established the foundations of security, stability, and unity in the Arabian Peninsula. This day symbolizes the Kingdom's deep historical roots, spanning more than three centuries, as we recall the stories of struggle and heroism written by the imams and kings in unifying this great entity, culminating in the prosperous era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his Crown Prince.
Congratulations from our brothers in the Gulf countries
In a series of congratulatory messages from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, sent a cable of congratulations to his brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, expressing his sincerest congratulations on this occasion. Also joining in the congratulations were His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani, the Deputy Emir of Qatar, and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who emphasized the strong bonds of kinship and brotherhood between the two nations.
For his part, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain congratulated his brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, wishing him continued health and happiness and the Saudi people further progress and prosperity. In his message, His Majesty praised the Kingdom's comprehensive civilizational and developmental achievements, which have strengthened its global standing. He also affirmed his pride in the deep historical ties between the two countries and his continued aspiration to develop them in all fields. Similar congratulatory messages from Bahrain included one from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the Saudi leadership, praying that God would grant the Kingdom continued glory and prosperity.
Palestinian appreciation for Saudi Arabia's firm stances
On the Arab level, President Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, sent congratulatory messages to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, expressing his warmest fraternal greetings. The Palestinian President highly commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's honorable and unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and the rights of the Palestinian people in international forums. He praised Saudi Arabia's diplomatic successes, which have contributed to garnering international recognition of the State of Palestine, reflecting the Kingdom's leading role in defending the causes of the Arab and Islamic nations.
These successive congratulations embody the great international appreciation for the comprehensive development renaissance that the Kingdom is witnessing under Vision 2030, and the pivotal role that Riyadh plays in promoting international peace and security.
