(UTV | COLOMBO) – Saudi Arabia has much to celebrate this Friday 23 September. Since King Abdulaziz bin Saud unified the Kingdom of Nejad and Hijad into the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932, the country has become one of the largest economies in the Gulf and one of the leading global economies. So the commemoration of this bank holidays comes at a momentous time in the nation’s history for the transformation and development it fosters.
meanwhile, Message of Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen M.P, Leader of All Ceylon Makkal Congress on the occasion of the Saudi National Day 2022;
“.. It brings me great pride and joy to extend my warm congratulations to the Government and the People of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of their National Day. The people of Sri Lanka have shared great friendship with the people of Saudi Arabia over a long period of time, and can only be strengthened further with time.
The diplomatic relationship between our nations has grown from strength to strength through the forgoing of several bilateral agreements over the years. The people of Sri Lanka are especially grateful to the Government and people of Saudi Arabia for the unwavering support and friendship in these challenging economic times. Yet, the support did not merely start recently.
Sri Lanka has benefitted immensely from the financial aid and support of the Saudi Government for development projects since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1974.
I pray to the Almighty for the blessings and prosperity of the wonderful people of Saudi Arabia and humbly hope for the bond between our nations to be strengthened further moving forward..”