The National Day celebration is one of the most significant historical events celebrated by countries around the world. On these days, governments and the public pay tribute to the sovereignty, achievements of the nation and preserve the concepts of unity, friendship, and peace. The month of October was a festive month in the Diplomatic Quarter as a number of embassies and foreign missions celebrated their National Day.
CHINA
Ambassador Chen Weiqing
“China has always been a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of international order. China is willing to work with Saudi Arabia to create more opportunities for people and make new contributions to global peace, stability, and development. In recent years, Sino-Saudi comprehensive strategic partnership has maintained active momentum of development. We envision future opportunities for cooperation in technological, cultural, and educational diplomacy.”
KAZAKHSTAN
Ambassador Berik Aryn
“Kazakhstan is a peaceful and dynamically developing country in the Central Asian, which thanks to the diligence of the people, good neighborliness, open and multi-vector policy, occupies its rightful place among the world community. The success of Kazakhstan was only possible with the support and cooperation of friendly countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Kazakhstan supports the Kingdom’s large-scale socio-economic transformations of Vision 2030.”
NIGERIA
Ambassador Yahaya Lawal
“Nigeria celebrates its National Day under the theme “Renewed hope for unity and prosperity.” Nigeria is diversifying its economy from oil dependence by focusing on agriculture, mining, the digital economy and tourism to promote sustainable development. In terms of diplomacy, Saudi Arabia was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Nigeria in 1961. As regional leaders, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia share similar vision for peace in their respective environment.”
SPAIN
Ambassador Jorge Hevia
“We celebrate to see new Saudi firms in Spain and new Spanish companies in the Kingdom. Spain wants to seize the amazing opportunity provided by Vision 2030 to foster our traditional and historic links. We invite you all – Saudis and Spaniards – to consolidate a future in which we can work hand in hand in the bilateral and in the multilateral domains for the benefit of our people, thus transforming the world into a more prosperous, peaceful and equal community.”
SWITZERLAND
Ambassador Yasmine Chatila Zwahlen
“Switzerland and Saudi Arabia are united in our commitment to justice, respect for the international rule of law, and people-to-people ties. It is people-to-people relations and common experiences, which bond us and give us joy, hope, understanding, tolerance, opening new horizons in our lives. One of many success stories in this direction is that Switzerland Tourism is now a fully integrated member of the Swiss embassy team in Riyadh to promote Switzerland from a new perspective, including luxurious destinations, women’s travel, health tourism and family tourism.”
TÜRKIYE
Ambassador Fatih Ulusoy
“As Türkiye commemorates its centennial anniversary, it is not just a celebration of a nation’s history of 100 years but a testament to its enduring friendships. There are deep-rooted historical ties and shared visions between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia. Collaboration between our esteemed leaders, ministers, private sector executives are expanding. Türkiye is ready to make its best efforts to share its strengths with brotherly Saudi Arabia who is going though massive transformation in Vision 2030.”
VENEZUELA
Ambassador David Velásquez Caraballo
“Venezuela has experience of economic recovery and reconstruction as the main asset leading to prosperity despite the adversities. Thanks to our nation’s determination, its strength, and the leadership of President Nicolás Maduro, we can celebrate our nation’s independence and its contribution to the global peace. In our diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, we share the vision of trust, respect, and self-determination of each nation. Our friendship is reflected in the presence of more than 2,000 Venezuelan professionals from different fields in the Kingdom.”
ZAMBIA
Ambassador Duncan Mulima
“The National Day reminds us about the sacrifices made by selfless individuals whose efforts led to our country becoming a newly independent Republic of Zambia with socio-economic destiny being in the hands of its people. Changes and developments help to improve the lives of Zambians, especially children and youth. On this momentous day, I wish to laud the cordial relations between Zambia and Saudi Arabia based on shared values, mutual respect, and constant support of the Saudi government for the development and prosperity of Zambia.”
