President conveys National Day felicitations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has extended felicitations to 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 of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the joyous occasion of Saudi Arabia’s National Day.

In separate letters to the King and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, President Dr Muizzu highlighted that Saudi Arabia remains a cherished and trusted partner of the Maldives. He noted that the longstanding relations between the two countries, founded on shared Islamic values and a common commitment to the wellbeing and solidarity of the Islamic Ummah, continue to deepen through close cooperation, mutual respect and shared understanding.

The President expressed confidence that the bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation between the two countries will continue to flourish in the years ahead, bringing lasting and mutual benefits to both peoples.

He also expressed hope for further expanding the economic partnership between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia, particularly through investment in transformative development initiatives. He looked forward to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and opening new avenues that would deliver lasting benefits to the people of both countries.

The President extended his best wishes for the continued good health, happiness and success of the King and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and for the people of Saudi Arabia, lasting peace, progress and prosperity.

The President further reiterated these sentiments in a post on his official X account.