Arab Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia's King on Founding Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Arab Leaders Congratulate Saudi Arabia's King on Founding Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Arab leaders on Wednesday congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the occasion of Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day, which falls on Thursday.

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has sent a cable of congratulations to the Saudi King on the occasion.

He wished the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques good health, happiness and a long life.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also sent a cable of congratulations to King Salman on the occasion.

Deputy Emir of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani also sent cables of congratulation to King Salman.  

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa wished King Salman continued health, and Saudi Arabia and its people further progress and prosperity on the occasion.

He praised Saudi Arabia’s civilizational and developmental achievements, and praised the longstanding Bahraini-Saudi relations.

Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa also congratulated the Saudi leadership on the occasion.

Saudi Arabia celebrates the anniversary of its Founding Day observed annually on February 22.

President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan sent King Salman a written message to congratulate him on the occasion.



Albudaiwi Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
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Albudaiwi Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi welcomed the announcement of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

He expressed hope that the agreement would contribute to restoring security and peace in the Gaza Strip, ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to its residents, and facilitating the return of displaced individuals to their homes.

Albudaiwi also highlighted the devastating impact of the war waged by Israel on the Palestinian enclave, which resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians, the destruction of infrastructure, and an unprecedented deterioration in humanitarian conditions.

Moreover, he commended Qatar, Egypt, and the US for their significant efforts and diligent work with all relevant parties to reach the agreement.

Albudaiwi reiterated the GCC's steadfast position on the Palestinian cause, emphasizing support for the legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and the guarantee of refugees' rights.