Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Pakistan on Independence Day

Fireworks explode during the celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, in Lahore, Pakistan, 14 August 2024. (EPA)
Fireworks explode during the celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, in Lahore, Pakistan, 14 August 2024. (EPA)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Pakistan on Independence Day

Fireworks explode during the celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, in Lahore, Pakistan, 14 August 2024. (EPA)
Fireworks explode during the celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's Independence, in Lahore, Pakistan, 14 August 2024. (EPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on his country's Independence Day.

He wished Zardari continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Pakistan steady progress and prosperity.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Zardari a similar cable on the occasion.



Saudi Arabia Slams Israeli Officials, Settlers for Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Visitors walk next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 3, 2023. (Reuters)
Visitors walk next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 3, 2023. (Reuters)
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Saudi Arabia Slams Israeli Officials, Settlers for Storming Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

Visitors walk next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 3, 2023. (Reuters)
Visitors walk next to the Dome of the Rock on the compound known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City January 3, 2023. (Reuters)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday Israeli officials and settlers for storming the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

The Foreign Ministry slammed the blatant and repeated violations committed at the holy site by Israeli officials and settlers.

It underscored the importance of respecting religious sanctities, reiterating the Kingdom's warning of the repercussions of the ongoing violations of international law and the historical status of the city of Jerusalem.

Such violations could provoke millions of Muslims around the world, particularly in light of current war on Gaza and the plight of the Palestinian people.

The Kingdom reiterated its call for the international community to assume its responsibility in halting the ongoing Israeli violations of international law and relevant international resolutions.