THE position of Saudi Arabia as the country having the Qibla of the Muslims and as the leader of Arabs makes it an important country politically and economically on the world stage. President of Djibouti Ismail Oman Guelph has always been among the first presidents to extend his heartfelt thanks and genuine appreciations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the people of Saudi Arabia for what they have given to the world and the Muslim Ummah in particular.

The 85th National Day of Saudi Arabia this year coincides with the Day of Arafat. The concurrence of the two important events — Haj and the National Day of Saudi Arabia — double the feelings of Islamic unity and our obedience to Allah.

On the occasion of the National Day and Eid Al-Adha, I wish all the best and happiness to the leadership of Saudi Arabia and its people and hope for more stability and security.

Dya-eddin Said Bamakhrama,

Ambassador of the Republic of Djibouti, Dean of the diplomatic corps in Saudi Arabia