JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

In his cable, the Saudi Monarch wished President Mohamud constant good health and the government and people of Somalia security and stability.

King Salman also congratulated President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

The King wished the President constant good health and happiness and the government and people of Burundi steady progress and prosperity.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has also sent similar messages of congratulations to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and President Ndayishimiye of Burundi on the auspicious occasion. — SPA