Saudi king, crown prince congratulate Mauritius on its independence day

Mauritius’ President Dharam Gokhool and Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam attend the nation's 57th National Day celebrations at the Champ De Mars, Port Louis, on March 12, 2025. (REUTERS)

• The Indian Ocean nation gained independence from the UK on March 12, 1968

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Wednesday congratulated President Dharambeer Gokhool of Mauritius on his country's Independence Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

In a cable, King Salman wished Gokhool continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Mauritius steady progress and prosperity.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a similar cable to the Indian Ocean republic's leader, wishing him and his people all the best.

Mauritius, a nation of 1.27 million people and located east of Madagascar off the African continent, was a colony of Great Britain until it won independence March 12, 1968.