The leadership congratulates Burhan on Sudan's Independence Day... Messages of brotherhood and support
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sent a congratulatory cable to Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan Abdel Rahman Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day, stressing the deep fraternal relations that bind the two brotherly countries.
In his telegram, the King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for continued health and happiness to His Excellency, and for further security and stability to the government and people of the brotherly Republic of Sudan, in a gesture that reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s constant commitment to supporting Sudan in various circumstances and national occasions.
In the same context, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a similar congratulatory cable to Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, in which His Highness expressed his best wishes for good health and happiness to the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, wishing the government and people of the brotherly Republic of Sudan further progress, prosperity, security and stability.
The significance of timing and the importance of stability
This message of congratulations comes at a crucial time for Sudan, as the Saudi leadership's wishes for "security and stability" carry profound implications, reflecting the Kingdom's close monitoring of Sudanese affairs and its keen interest in Sudan's peaceful transition. These messages reaffirm Saudi Arabia's unwavering support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity—a position consistently articulated by Saudi diplomacy in various regional and international forums.
Independence Day: A pivotal historical milestone
Every year on January 1st, Sudan celebrates its independence from Anglo-Egyptian rule, an event that took place in 1956 and marked a major turning point in the history of Africa and the Arab world. Sudan was among the first countries in the region to gain independence, inspiring liberation movements across the continent. For the Sudanese people, this anniversary symbolizes national sovereignty and pride, and an opportunity to draw upon the values of national unity to build a promising future.
Strong Saudi-Sudanese relations
Saudi-Sudanese relations are characterized by their historical and strategic nature, transcending traditional diplomatic frameworks to encompass bonds of brotherhood and shared destiny. The Red Sea forms a vital geographical and security link between the two countries, reinforcing the importance of joint cooperation in political, economic, and security spheres. The Saudi leadership's congratulations reaffirm these strong ties and express the Kingdom's aspirations for Sudan and its people to enjoy prosperity and peace under its leadership and national institutions.
