Jeddah, Muharram 10, 1439, September 30, 2017, SPA -- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to the Governor-General of Tuvalu, Iakopa Italeli Taeia, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. On behalf of the people and Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes of permanent health and happiness for the Governor-General and further progress and prosperity for the Government and the people of Tuvalu. -- SPA 13:55 LOCAL TIME 10:55 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w501188