President El- Sisi greets Saudi Arabia on Founding Day

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi sent on Wednesday two cables of congratulations to King Salman and Crown Prince, on the occasion of the Saudi “Foundation Day”.

President El-Sisi expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

He stressed the depth of the close historical relations between the two countries and the brotherly Egyptian and Saudi peoples.

Additionally, the president expressed his brotherly wishes to the Kingdom for continued progress and success.

El-Sisi sent his wishes to the brotherly Saudi people for further advancement and prosperity.

Saudi-Egyptian relations are characterized by strength and continuity.

The two countries have a great position and capabilities enjoyed on the Arab, Islamic, and international levels.

The two countries are the poles of relations and interactions in the Arab regional system.

The similarity in orientations between the two policies leads to convergence on many international problems and issues.

Saudi Foundation Day is the anniversary of the founding of the Saudi state and falls on February 22 of each year.

On January 27, 2022, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal decree that February 22 of each year be the day of the anniversary of the founding of the Saudi state, under the name of Foundation Day.

Above all this day has become an official holiday, and the Saudi people celebrate the achievements made by the state.

The Founding Day was determined based on what historians concluded according to historical data that occurred during that period.

A day like this witnessed Imam Muhammad bin Saud assuming power in Diriyah and many achievements during his reign.