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 cables to His Excellency President Klaus Iohannis, President of Romania, on the occasion of his country’s National Day, which falls on December 1st of each year.
In its messages, the wise leadership expressed its sincerest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to His Excellency, and for continued progress and prosperity to the friendly government and people of Romania. This message of congratulations comes within the framework of high-level diplomatic protocols that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is keen to uphold with friendly nations, strengthening the bonds of friendship and mutual respect between countries.
Historical background of Romanian National Day
On December 1st, the Romanian people celebrate Great Union Day, a pivotal historical anniversary from 1918. On this date, the National Assembly convened in Alba Iulia and proclaimed the unification of Transylvania, Bessarabia, and Bukovina with the Kingdom of Romania. This event is considered the cornerstone of modern Romania and the unification of the Romanian people's national identity after years of geopolitical challenges in Eastern Europe following World War I.
Saudi-Romanian relations: A long-standing partnership
This congratulatory message is particularly significant given the growing diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Romania. The two countries share historical ties characterized by stability and cooperation in numerous political and economic fields. The Kingdom views Romania as an important partner in Eastern Europe and an active member of the European Union and NATO.
Recent years have witnessed an exchange of official visits and coordination of international positions, in addition to growth in trade and cooperation in the energy, agriculture, and education sectors. The congratulatory messages reflect the Saudi leadership's commitment to maintaining diplomatic communication and developing bilateral relations in a way that serves the interests of both friendly nations and supports efforts toward stability and development at the regional and international levels.
The continuation of this diplomatic approach by the Kingdom confirms its leading role in promoting international peace and cooperation, and its openness to building bridges of communication with different cultures and civilizations around the world, in line with the Kingdom’s vision to enhance its global diplomatic presence.
