On the occasion of the National day, His Excellency Mr. Abdulrahman bin Suleiman Al AHMED, expressed in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency, 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, as well as on behalf of Saudi students residing in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 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, may God protect him, 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 excellent relations of Saudi Arabia, shared with the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, whereas the Kingdom's relation of friendship with the two countries has led to the achievement of common ground of understanding and cooperation in all fields.

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 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.