The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Pranab Mukherjee of the Republic of India on the occasion of his election as the president of the nation. On behalf of him, the Saudi people and government, the King expressed his best wishes of good health and happiness to the president and the friendly people of India constant progress and prosperity. A similar cable of greetings was also sent to President Pranab Mukherjee by Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense.