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 Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, on the occasion of his country's National Day. The Saudi leadership expressed its sincerest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Highness the Emir of Kuwait, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the brotherly State of Kuwait.
Deep-rooted historical ties
In their congratulatory messages, the leadership praised the distinguished fraternal relations that bind the two countries and their brotherly peoples, emphasizing their continued commitment to strengthening and developing these ties in all fields. Saudi-Kuwaiti relations are based on deep historical, social, and cultural bonds, and constitute a fundamental pillar of the Gulf Cooperation Council. These relations have proven their strength and resilience throughout history, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia standing by Kuwait in its most difficult circumstances, most notably its firm stance during the liberation of Kuwait in 1991, which embodies the concept of a shared destiny between the two nations.
Kuwait National Day: A symbol of independence and liberation
Kuwait celebrates its National Day on February 25th each year, a date that commemorates the accession of the late Emir, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, to the throne in 1950. He is considered the founder of modern Kuwait and the architect of its constitutional renaissance. The celebration of Independence Day, which falls on June 19th, was combined with this date to avoid the summer heat. These celebrations also coincide with Liberation Day on February 26th, the day Kuwait was liberated from the Iraqi invasion in 1991, giving this occasion a profound national dimension that embodies the meanings of independence, sovereignty, and freedom.
The importance of a joint strategy and coordination
This congratulatory message takes on particular significance in light of current regional and international challenges, as it underscores the continued coordination and consultation between Riyadh and Kuwait on various issues of mutual interest. The two countries work closely within the frameworks of the Gulf Cooperation Council and OPEC to stabilize global energy markets, in addition to coordinating their political positions to enhance security and stability in the region. These diplomatic messages are not merely a matter of protocol; they reaffirm the deep-rooted strategic alliance aimed at achieving prosperity and well-being for the people of both countries and the entire region.
