JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of India on the anniversary of her country's Independence Day.

The King wished the Indian president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of the Republic of India steady progress and prosperity.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has also sent a cable of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of India's Independence Day.

The Crown Prince wished the Indian president continued good health and the government and people of the Republic steady progress and prosperity.

Also on Tuesday, King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

The King wished the Congolese president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of the Republic of the Congo steady progress and prosperity.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has sent a similar cable of congratulations to the Congolese president on the occasion. — SPA