On Dhu-AlHijjah 22, 1437, September 23, 2016, His Excellency Mr. Abdulrahman Bin Suleiman Al AHMED, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Head of the Kingdom's Mission to the European Union, held a reception to mark the anniversary of the 86th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Great Hall of Hotel Steigenberger in Brussels, the Belgian Capital.

The ceremony was attended by several ministers and members of the Belgian Parliament and the European and senior officials of the civilian and military leaders of political parties, ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the World Customs Organization and the Parliamentary Assembly of NATO, military attaches and members of the diplomatic corps and members of the embassy and offices affiliates, Saudi expatriates and students residing in Belgium and Luxembourg, a large number of notables and personalities of the Belgian community of academics, intellectuals, journalists, businessmen and members of the Arab community living in Brussels who expressed their congratulations to the government and people of the Kingdom on this happy occasion as well as their appreciation for its leading role at the regional and international levels.

In the course of the ceremony, His Excellency Mr. Abdulrahman bin Suleiman Al AHMED, expressed in a statement, in his name and on behalf of all employees of Saudi Arabia Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the mission of the Kingdom to the European Union, their profound felicitations and congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz and to His Royal Highness, Prince Mohammed bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, The Deputy Crown Prince, the Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, may God preserve them and to the noble citizens of the Kingdom.

Whereas the celebration of this anniversary consolidates homeland's allegiance, the National Day is a historic and unique achievement, not only for the Kingdom but also for the Arab and Islamic nation. On this day, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, may God have mercy on him, unified this land and promoted it from phases of disaggregation, strife and underdevelopment to monotheism, security and progress.

The successive Kings maintained the Kingdom's development avenues until the reign of the auspicious of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, may God protect him, where the kingdom has managed under his leadership, to face with judiciousness, determination and abidance by the principles, many regional and international challenges. The Kingdom was also able to overcome terrorism, by virtue of the wisdom and courage of its leadership as well as by its National Unity. The Kingdom has also accomplished under his guidance, several development achievements including the launch of the Saudi Arabia's vision 2030.

In the framework of bilateral relations, His Excellency Al-Ahmed referred to the relations of friendship and cooperation in all fields between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. And in the framework of multilateral relations, His Excellency expressed the institutions and members of the European Union's appreciation to the developing role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, whether at the regional or international level, by virtue of its credibility and commitment to advocate international peace and security, as well as for its initiatives evident at both political and economic levels, its active membership in many international and regional organizations, its membership in G20 and for its marked efforts in humanitarian and relief contributions evident in this respect.

His Excellency prayed to Allah Glorified and Sublime be He, to preserve the blessings of security and stability the Kingdom is privileged to have, and wished this joyful celebration of the National Day be blessed.

During the ceremony, documentaries and photos were displayed to highlight the historical relations between Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Belgium, as well as to stress the developmental achievements of the Kingdom and its progress, development, security and stability under our wise leadership. The Embassy also distributed during the ceremony copies of books, publications and photographs reflecting development efforts and the global rapid progress taking place in the Kingdom at various levels.

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