His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent congratulatory cables to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, on the occasion of his country’s National Day, and to His Excellency President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.
In his messages, His Highness the Crown Prince expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to the leaders of the two countries, and for the governments and peoples of the brotherly and friendly Kingdom of Bahrain and Kazakhstan to achieve further progress, prosperity and advancement.
The depth of Saudi-Bahraini relations
The Crown Prince's congratulations to the King of Bahrain come within the context of the deep-rooted historical and strategic relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain. These relations are characterized by a unique nature based on a shared destiny, deep fraternal ties between the two leaderships and peoples, and close cooperation under the umbrella of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Bahrain is a strategic partner of the Kingdom on various political, security, and economic levels, and relations are witnessing continuous development that reflects shared visions on regional and global issues.
Bahrainis celebrate National Day to commemorate the establishment of the modern Bahraini state in the era of its founder, Ahmed Al-Fateh, as an Arab Muslim state in 1783 AD, and the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa assuming power. It is an occasion on which everyone remembers the journey of growth and giving that the sisterly Kingdom is witnessing.
Prospects for cooperation with Kazakhstan
Regarding Kazakhstan, the congratulatory message sent to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reflects the Saudi leadership's keenness to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation with the Republic of Kazakhstan, a pivotal country in Central Asia. Saudi-Kazakh relations are witnessing remarkable growth in the energy and investment sectors, particularly within the framework of joint coordination in the OPEC+ alliance to ensure the stability of global oil markets.
Kazakhstan celebrates its independence anniversary, which it gained in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Since then, the country has successfully built a strong economy and strengthened its diplomatic standing on the international stage. This official congratulatory message underscores the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to its longstanding diplomatic approach of constructive engagement with friendly nations and sharing in their national celebrations, serving mutual interests and promoting international peace and cooperation.
