JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Sergio Mattarella of the Republic of Italy, on the occasion of his country's Republic Day.

In his cable, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness to His Excellency, and to the government and people of the friendly Italian Republic steady progress and prosperity.

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman deputy prime minister and minister of defense, too sent a cable of congratulations to President Sergio Mattarella of the Republic of Italy, on the occasion of his country's Republic Day.

In his cable, the Crown Prince, expressed his warmest congratulations and wished His Excellency good health and happiness, and the Italian government and friendly people steady progress and prosperity. — SPA