JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.

The King wished the Ivorian president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of the republic steady progress and prosperity.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has also sent a cable of congratulations to President Ouattara on the occasion. — SPA