The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, on the occasion of his assumption of the reins of power. The King said in his cable, "We are pleased on the occasion of your assumption of the reins of power in the State of Qatar to express to you, in my name and on behalf of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people, our sincere congratulations, praying to Allah Almighty to help you to achieve the aspirations of progress and prosperity for the State of Qatar and its brotherly people. We are confident that you will continue the march of your father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his efforts in the service of the State of Qatar and its people and the strengthening of relations between the two brotherly countries. We pray to Allah Almighty to help you to achieve the aspirations of further progress and prosperity for the people of Qatar, looking forward to strengthening the brotherly relations between our two countries and their peoples. "
