The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom of the Republic of Maldives on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day. The King wished the President permanent good health and happiness and the Government and people of Maldives steady progress and prosperity. The King praised distinguished relations between the two sisterly countries, which both sides are keen to develop in all fields.