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 Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. These cables reflected the deep fraternal ties that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Mauritania, and expressed sincere wishes for the brotherly Mauritanian people's continued progress and prosperity.
Historical background of Mauritanian Independence Day
Mauritania celebrates its Independence Day on November 28th each year, the day it gained full independence from France in 1960. This independence was the culmination of a long national struggle, establishing the Islamic Republic of Mauritania as a sovereign and independent state and an active member of the international community. Since then, Mauritania, which forms a geographical and cultural bridge between the Arab world and sub-Saharan Africa, has strived to build a modern state and strengthen its regional and international role.
The importance of Saudi-Mauritanian relations
In his message, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques praised the distinguished fraternal relations between the two countries and their brotherly peoples, emphasizing the shared commitment to strengthening and developing these ties in all fields. These relations extend beyond the diplomatic sphere to encompass economic, cultural, and strategic dimensions. These strong bonds are based on shared values of religion, language, and history, as well as ongoing coordination in international forums such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the League of Arab States. The Kingdom is considered a strategic partner of Mauritania, contributing to the support of numerous development projects, thereby enhancing the stability and prosperity of the region.
Regional and international impact
This congratulatory message takes on particular significance given the challenges facing the Arab and African regions. Reaffirming the strength of relations between Riyadh and Nouakchott sends a powerful message about the importance of Arab and Islamic solidarity. Mauritania plays a pivotal role in the Sahel region and is a key partner in efforts to combat terrorism and extremism, making its stability and prosperity of strategic importance to the Kingdom and the entire region. These high-level diplomatic gestures enhance political coordination between the two countries to address shared challenges and support Mauritania's sustainable development, serving the interests of both brotherly nations and the wider Arab and Islamic world.
In their telegrams, King Salman and his Crown Prince expressed their best wishes for continued health and happiness to President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the brotherly Islamic Republic of Mauritania.
