The leadership congratulates the Emir of Qatar on National Day... Deep-rooted fraternal relations
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a congratulatory cable to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, on the occasion of his country’s National Day, in a gesture that reflects the depth of the fraternal ties that unite the leadership and people of the two brotherly countries.
In his telegram, the King expressed his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Highness, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the brotherly State of Qatar. He also praised the distinguished and deep-rooted fraternal relations that bind the two countries and their peoples, relations which all strive to strengthen and develop in all fields to serve their common interests.
Congratulations to the Crown Prince and reaffirmation of the partnership
In the same vein, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar congratulatory cable to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the occasion of his country's National Day. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince expressed his warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Highness, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the brotherly State of Qatar, emphasizing the strength of the bilateral relations.
Dimensions of Saudi-Qatari relations
This congratulatory message comes within the framework of the historical and strategic relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar, as the two countries share a common civilizational and cultural heritage, in addition to their active membership in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Relations between Riyadh and Doha are characterized by continuous coordination on various regional and international issues, which enhances the stability of the region and supports the progress of joint Gulf action.
Bilateral relations are witnessing remarkable growth in various economic, investment and tourism sectors, driven by the vision of the two wise leaderships who seek to achieve Gulf integration that serves the interests of the Gulf citizen and enhances the position of the GCC countries as an influential global economic and political bloc.
Significance of Qatar National Day
The State of Qatar celebrates its National Day on December 18th of each year, the date that coincides with the accession of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani, the founder of the modern State of Qatar, to power in the country in 1878. This day is an important national occasion on which the Qatari people remember the sacrifices of their fathers and grandfathers in order to build and unify the state, and it also represents an opportunity to celebrate the developmental and civilizational achievements that Qatar has made on various levels.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shares the joy of its sister State of Qatar on this occasion, embodying the concept of brotherhood and shared destiny that unites the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and affirming that the security and prosperity of any Gulf state is an integral part of the security and prosperity of the entire Gulf system.
