The leadership congratulates the President of Nepal on Democracy Day and strengthens relations
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, sent cables of congratulations to His Excellency President Ram Chandra Bodil, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, on the occasion of his country's Democracy Day. In their cables, the leadership expressed their sincerest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to His Excellency, and for further progress and prosperity to the government and people of friendly Nepal.
Historical background of Democracy Day in Nepal
The people of Nepal celebrate Democracy Day on February 19th each year, a day of great historical significance in the country's journey towards freedom and self-governance. This day commemorates the end of the 104-year autocratic rule of the Rana dynasty in 1951, when King Tribhuvan, with the support of the people, laid the foundations for democracy for the first time in modern Nepalese history. Although Nepal's democratic journey has faced numerous challenges and upheavals over the decades, including periods of absolute monarchy and civil war, this day remains a powerful symbol of the Nepalese people's aspirations for freedom, justice, and political participation. This long journey culminated in the abolition of the monarchy and the proclamation of Nepal as a federal democratic republic in 2008, opening a new chapter in its political history.
The importance of Saudi-Nepalese relations
This exchange of greetings holds particular significance given the distinguished diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Nepal, which were officially established in 1977. These relations serve as a model of fruitful cooperation, especially in the economic and labor sectors. The Kingdom hosts a large Nepalese community, estimated at hundreds of thousands of workers, who contribute effectively to major development projects and the Kingdom's Vision 2030, and play a vital role in supporting their country's economy through remittances. Such high-level diplomatic gestures, such as exchanging greetings on national occasions, not only strengthen official ties between the two governments but also contribute to reinforcing the bonds of friendship and mutual respect between the Saudi and Nepalese peoples, opening new horizons for cooperation in diverse fields such as trade, investment, and tourism, thus serving the common interests of the two friendly nations.
