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 Stresses Efforts to Consolidate Arab Cooperation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Efforts to Consolidate Arab Cooperation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government underlined on Tuesday its efforts to bolster joint Arab work to consolidate security and stability.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting in Jeddah.

The cabinet was briefed on the message received by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz from the president of Senegal.

It was also briefed on the meeting Crown Prince Mohammed held last week with Speaker of the Arab Parliament Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Assoumi, who presented him with the Leader's Medal for his leading role in supporting Arab causes and strengthening collective Arab action.

The cabinet hailed the Arab Parliament's efforts and contributions at international platforms. It emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening cooperation in various fields with its Arab counterparts to boost security and stability and facilitate sustainable development and growth.

The cabinet reviewed the latest regional and international developments, underscoring the Kingdom's support for efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. It stressed the need to end the Israeli occupation to achieve peace and restore the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

On the domestic level, the cabinet focused on the Kingdom's efforts to carry out its global sustainability and environmental conservation initiatives, including expanding royal reserves, with the strategic focus on protecting wildlife, promoting afforestation, and supporting ecotourism.