Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation on his country's National Day. The message from King Salman expressed his wishes for President Putin's continued good health and happiness, as well as the steady progress and prosperity for the government and people of Russia.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this gesture underscores the ongoing diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia, highlighting the mutual respect and goodwill shared between the two nations.