The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent an official congratulatory cable to His Excellency President Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, on the occasion of the anniversary of his country’s Unity Day, which represents an important national occasion in the history of the friendly republic.
In his telegram, the King expressed his sincere heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to His Excellency, wishing the government and people of the friendly Republic of Burundi further progress, prosperity and stability, and emphasizing the depth of relations between the two countries and the Kingdom’s keenness to strengthen them in various fields.
Crown Prince congratulates President of Burundi
In the same context, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, on the occasion of the anniversary of Unity Day.
In the cable, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his best wishes for good health and happiness to His Excellency, hoping for continued progress, growth and prosperity for the government and people of the friendly Republic of Burundi, in order to achieve the aspirations of the Burundian people for a bright future.
The importance of Unity Day in Burundian history
The Saudi leadership's congratulations come within the framework of the strong diplomatic relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to African countries, and its keenness to participate in the national celebrations of friendly nations. Unity Day in Burundi, which falls on February 5th, is a pivotal moment in the country's history, symbolizing national efforts to promote social cohesion and reject the ethnic divisions that plagued the country in the past.
The people of Burundi celebrate this occasion to commemorate the adoption of the Charter of National Unity in 1991, which served as the cornerstone in building a state of institutions and striving towards comprehensive national reconciliation, making this anniversary a symbol of peace and coexistence in the Great Lakes region.
Strengthening Saudi-African relations
These messages reflect the keenness of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to build bridges of communication and cooperation with the countries of the African continent. The Kingdom attaches particular importance to developing relations with Burundi and other African nations within the framework of Vision 2030, which aims to strengthen strategic partnerships and support development and stability efforts in Africa, serving common interests and enhancing international peace and security.
