Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on his country's Independence Day. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Pakistan steady progress and prosperity.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques also praised the strong relations binding the two countries and peoples, highlighting the shared commitment to advancing cooperation across all fields.