RAMALLAH, February 21, 2026 (WAFA) – President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine extended congratulations on Saturday to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the occasion of Saudi Founding Day.

In his cable, President Abbas conveyed his warm fraternal greetings to King Salman, as well as to the Saudi government and people, wishing him good health, happiness, and a long life, and expressing hopes for continued prosperity and progress for the Saudi Arabia and for further development of the strong fraternal ties between the two countries.

He reiterated his deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s supportive stance toward the Palestinian people, commending its ongoing humanitarian assistance, efforts to consolidate a ceasefire, financial support to strengthen Palestinian resilience, and what he described as historic success in securing recognition by important countries of the independent Palestinian state.

President Abbas also sent a similar cable of congratulations to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the same occasion, expressing his wishes for continued health and prosperity for the Saudi leadership, government, and people, and reaffirming appreciation for the Kingdom’s supportive positions and humanitarian role.

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