Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to King of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim on his country's Independence Day. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the king continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Malaysia steady progress and prosperity.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the message from King Salman reflects the longstanding relationship between Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. The exchange of congratulations is seen as a reaffirmation of the strong ties between the two nations.