The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdulaziz sent a cable of congratulations to Islom Karimov, President of Uzbekistan, on the anniversary of his country's Independence day. In his own name and on behalf of the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Fahd wished the Uzbekistani President good health and constant happiness, and the people of Uzbekistan steady progress and prosperity. King Fahd also lauded the existing ties between the two countries.