The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, sent congratulatory cables to His Excellency President Adama Barrow of the Republic of The Gambia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. These congratulatory messages reflect the strong diplomatic relations between the two friendly nations.
In his message, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Excellency, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the Republic of The Gambia. For his part, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince conveyed his warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Excellency, wishing the government and people of The Gambia further progress and advancement. These messages reflect the Kingdom's keenness to share in the national celebrations of friendly nations and reaffirm the bonds of brotherhood and friendship that exist between them.
Historical background of Gambia's Independence Day
Every year on February 18th, the Republic of The Gambia celebrates its Independence Day, commemorating its independence from British rule, which it achieved in 1965. This day marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Gambian people, culminating years of peaceful national struggle for self-determination and the establishment of a sovereign and independent nation. Following independence, The Gambia joined the Commonwealth of Nations and transitioned to a republic in 1970. This national occasion provides an opportunity for Gambians to celebrate their rich cultural heritage, reflect on the achievements of the past decades, and look forward to a brighter future.
The importance of Saudi-Gambian relations
This congratulatory message holds particular significance within the context of the distinguished diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of The Gambia. Both countries are active members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), providing a common platform for coordinating positions on regional and international issues of mutual interest and strengthening Islamic solidarity. Such diplomatic gestures, like exchanging greetings on national occasions, significantly contribute to fostering bonds of friendship and mutual respect, and open broader horizons for future cooperation in economic, developmental, and cultural fields. These messages also reflect the Saudi diplomatic approach of building bridges of communication with various countries around the world and supporting their stability and development, particularly in Africa.
