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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman, Saudi Crown Prince Congratulate Trump on US Independence Day

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during a reception ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2017. | Bandar Algaloud | Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court | Reuters

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to US President Donald Trump on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

In his name and on behalf of the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the King wished the President constant good health and happiness.

King Salman further wished the Administration and friendly people of the United States of America further progress and prosperity, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

On this occasion, the King commended the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and their development being witnessed in all fields.

For his part, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has also sent a cable of congratulations to Trump on the anniversary of US Independence Day.

The Crown Prince wished the US President permanent good health and happiness and the Administration and friendly people of the United States of America steady progress and prosperity.

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