The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent congratulatory telegrams to His Excellency Lieutenant General Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guinea, on the occasion of his victory in the presidential elections, in a move that reflects the depth of the diplomatic relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Republic of Guinea.
In their telegrams, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince expressed their sincerest congratulations and best wishes for success to His Excellency in his presidential duties, affirming the Kingdom's commitment to the stability and prosperity of the Republic of Guinea and its brotherly people. The telegrams also included heartfelt prayers that Guinea will witness further progress and growth in various fields in the coming period, fulfilling the aspirations of the Guinean people for development and prosperity.
Saudi-Guinean relations: A history of cooperation
This congratulatory message comes within the context of the strong and historic relations between Riyadh and Conakry. Both countries are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and share many perspectives on regional and international issues. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has long been a major supporter of development projects in Africa, and Guinea is one of the countries that has benefited from the Saudi Fund for Development's funding of infrastructure, education, and health projects, thus strengthening the bonds of brotherhood between the two peoples.
The importance of political stability in West Africa
President Mamadi Doumbouya's victory is particularly significant given Guinea's strategic location in West Africa. Guinea is not merely a coastal nation, but a reservoir of natural resources, possessing the world's largest reserves of bauxite, as well as iron ore, gold, and diamonds. Therefore, the political stability that a successful election represents is crucial not only for the domestic economy but also for the stability of global mining markets and supply chains.
Saudi Arabia's focus on the African continent
These diplomatic cables fall within the broader strategy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his Crown Prince, which aims to strengthen partnerships with African nations. This approach was clearly demonstrated in the recent Saudi-African summits, which focused on mutual investment, food security, and combating terrorism. The Kingdom views Guinea as a promising partner in this framework, as its political stability serves as a gateway to attracting Saudi investments and enhancing trade between the two countries, thus contributing to the realization of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals of expanding its international relations and diversifying its economic partnerships.
