The leadership congratulates the President of India on the anniversary of her country's Republic Day
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a cable of congratulations to Her Excellency Dr. Drupadi Murmo, President of the Republic of India, on the occasion of her country's Republic Day. The King expressed his sincerest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to Her Excellency, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the friendly Republic of India. He also commended the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries, which all are keen to develop in all fields.
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 Her Excellency Dr. Dhrubadi Murmo, President of the Republic of India, on the occasion of Republic Day. His Royal Highness expressed his warmest congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to Her Excellency, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the friendly Republic of India.
The importance of Indian Republic Day
This greeting coincides with India's Republic Day celebrations, a major national holiday observed annually on January 26th. This day commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, which transformed India into a sovereign, independent, and democratic republic, making it the world's most populous democracy. The celebrations in New Delhi typically feature grand military and cultural displays that reflect India's cultural diversity and military might.
Historical relations and strategic partnership
The messages from the Saudi leadership reflect the depth of the historical and strategic relations that bind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India. Relations between the two countries have witnessed significant development in recent years, culminating in the establishment of the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council, overseen by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Indian Prime Minister, with the aim of strengthening cooperation in the fields of economy, energy, investment, security, and defense.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is India's fourth largest trading partner and a key source of India's energy security. The Indian community in the Kingdom, one of the largest expatriate communities, plays a vital role in strengthening people-to-people and cultural ties between the two countries. This message of congratulations underscores the keenness of the wise leadership to maintain this momentum in bilateral relations, serving the interests of both friendly nations and fulfilling their aspirations for a prosperous future within the framework of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and India's development plans.
