Saudi Arabia celebrates 94th National Day, strengthening Korea ties

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Saudi Arabia celebrates 94th National Day, strengthening Korea ties

Published: 08 Oct. 2024, 10:27

Al-Balad is the historic center of the City of Jeddah, where authentic ancient architecture unveils a fascinating human heritage. [EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA]

On Sept. 23, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 94th National Day, commemorating the day on which the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud announced a unified country under the name “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” in 1932, after a unification phase lasting 32 years — establishing the foundation for the construction of what was then a young emerging state, spreading peace and goodness, seeking knowledge and development and moving steadily toward a better tomorrow for its people and the whole world.

It is on this day that the Saudis remember a glorious day when they became proud of their religion, and felt patriotism under the guidance of the government that made development its first priority, empowering them to rise among the hearts of the people of the world with pride and dignity. And they remember this day as they live even now, in a new reality full of huge development projects that stand as a witness to the progress and advancement of the Kingdom, similar to that of developed countries.

This year, the citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrate this memory with the slogan "We Dream and Achieve," continued from last year’s slogan, and which embodies the ambitious spirit and great aspirations of the government and people, also reflected in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, to consolidate Saudi Arabia’s strengths and continue to play a pivotal global role at all levels.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Today we live in a distinguished present, and we look forward to an even more distinguished future. We are filled with confidence in the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who, after assuming power in 2015, has been making an effort to advance the nation’s journey. His activities have spanned diverse fields both internally and externally, and were preceded by tasks and achievements at various stages during his assumption of many positions.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the young Crown Prince, has always been keen on preserving the Kingdom’s effective role regionally and internationally, taking care of the affairs of its citizens and striving hard to reach the ranks of developed countries at all levels. In 2016, His Royal Highness launched the “Kingdom’s Vision 2030,” a systematic plan built on a clear, strong foundation. The plan is driven by a serious intention to carry out a series of huge projects and investments in all fields, and invest in the strengths that God has bestowed upon the Kingdom. With its distinguished strategic position and pioneering investment force, the eight-year-old plan has seen many achievements. Among them, several transformative capabilities have evolved, contributing to tangible results in the government's work system, economy and society. It laid the foundations for success in the future, and the Kingdom garnered expertise which strengthened its confidence in achieving its goals.

Sami M. Alsadhan, ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Korea

The Kingdom plays a major role in maintaining security and stability in the region, and enjoys a regional, Arab, Islamic, and international status while playing an active and influential role in international decision-making and its continuous pursuit of international peace and security.

As a major global oil producer, Saudi Arabia recognizes its share of the responsibility in strengthening efforts to combat climate change and the Kingdom is already working on designing innovative solutions to help combat the climate crisis, particularly in the era of the dawn of renewable energy sources. Saudi Green Initiatives will support the Kingdom to become a global leader in sustainability.

It must be noted that relations between Saudi Arabia and Korea are a real partnership, and the leaders of the two countries pay special attention and are keen to strengthen this relationship and raise it to broader horizons in a way that serves the interests of the two countries by developing the paths of economic relations and increasing trade between the two countries and joint investments.

The historic visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Korea in November 2022 contributed to strengthening the historical relations between the two countries, which resulted in the signing of more than 26 agreements worth $30 billion in economic, developmental, cultural, investment and other areas. It must be pointed out here that Korea is a strategic partner of the Kingdom in Vision 2030 under the Memorandum of Cooperation "Saudi-Korean Vision 2030," which was signed in October 2017. This is a clear indication that the Kingdom considers Korea to be an important economic partner for the realization of its Vision 2030 and an active participant in accompanying programs and cities such as Neom City, The Line, Oxagon and more.

The year 2024 also witnessed many positive transformations in the course of friendly relations between Saudi Arabia and Korea. It was a distinguished year full of achievements, visits and agreements between the two countries, which rapidly pushed the wheel of distinguished relations between them. There is no doubt that the visit of His Excellency the President of Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period from October 21 to 24, 2023, was a great success that contributed to strengthening the historical relations between the two countries. During this visit, the Strategic Partnership Council was established between the two countries, in addition to many other visits by ministers and others from both sides, some of which were for implementation and work to reflect what the leadership in the two countries had achieved on the ground.

On the cultural level, the two countries seek to enhance cultural exchange by concluding memoranda of understanding between cultural and intellectual centers and institutions in the two countries and enhancing channels of cooperation through bilateral visits to exchange expertise.

The magnificent Al Masmak Palace stands proudly in the heart of Riyadh, serving as a historical tourist destination. [EMBASSY OF THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA]

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