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The Saudi Press Agency reported that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud dispatched a cable of congratulations to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. In the message King Salman conveyed sincere congratulations along with best wishes for the president’s continued health and happiness. The king further expressed hopes for steady progress and prosperity for the Ukrainian government and its people.
The Saudi Press Agency stated that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a parallel cable to Zelenskyy conveying similar sentiments. The crown prince offered his own congratulations and wishes for the Ukrainian president’s good health and happiness. He likewise voiced aspirations for additional progress and prosperity across Ukraine.
Ukraine marks its Independence Day each year on August 24 commemorating the 1991 declaration of sovereignty from the Soviet Union at a time when the occasion has assumed heightened importance amid the country’s ongoing challenges. The Saudi Press Agency has recorded comparable messages from Saudi leadership in prior years as part of sustained diplomatic contact. Zelenskyy has responded to such outreach by underscoring the value of Saudi support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said “I sincerely thank His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud for their kind greetings on Ukraine’s Independence Day.” He added that “Ukraine greatly values the friendship and support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia especially its humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people in these difficult times.” Zelenskyy noted that such solidarity carries profound significance for the nation.
The Saudi Press Agency has chronicled Riyadh’s broader diplomatic involvement which includes initiatives aimed at prisoner swaps and peace proposals related to the regional conflict. These activities form part of a wider pattern of engagement between the two countries that extends beyond ceremonial messages. Saudi humanitarian organizations have coordinated relief deliveries to Ukraine over multiple years.
Official Saudi accounts on social media platforms reiterated the leadership’s congratulations on the day of the anniversary aligning with the formal cables distributed through the press agency. The messages follow an established protocol for state occasions between the Kingdom and its international partners. Such exchanges continue even as global attention remains focused on developments within Ukraine.
