Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Benin on his country's Independence Day.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his wishes for the president's continued good health and happiness. He also extended his hopes for the government and people of Benin to achieve steady progress and prosperity.