RIYADH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Sebastian Pinera of the Republic of Chile, on the occasion of his country's independence anniversary.

In his cable the monarch expressed his sincere congratulations, wishing his excellency the president permanent health and happiness and the government and people of the friendly Republic of Chile further progress and prosperity.

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, too sent a cable of congratulations to President Sebastian Pinera of the Republic of Chile, on the occasion of his country's independence anniversary.

In his cable, the Crown Prince expressed his best congratulations to his excellency the president on the occasion of his country's independence anniversary, wishing him good health and happiness and the government and people of the friendly Republic of Chile further progress and prosperity. — SPA