Riyadh, Rabi'II 22, 1438, Jan 20, 2017, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a congratulatory cable to the US President Donald Trump, as he was sworn in, to assume the office of the president. In the cable, the Monarch expressed, in his own name and on behalf the Saudi people as well as the government, best of congratulations and wishes for abundant health and happiness for the president and steady progress and prosperity for the friendly people of the US, hailing the well established historical close ties binding the two friendly countries, and reaffirming keenness to enhance and consolidate them, in all fields, in accordance with a comprehensive strategic vision, that would best serve the mutual interests of the two countries and peoples, as well. -- SPA 21:25 LOCAL TIME 18:25 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w316509