RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman sent a cable of congratulations to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the occasion of his country’s independence day on Saturday, Saudi Press Agency reported. The king wished Lula health and happiness, and the government and people of Brazil steady progress and prosperity, SPA added. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also sent a similar cable of congratulations to Lula. The Independence Day of Brazil, commonly called Sete de Setembro, is a national holiday observed in Brazil and celebrates Brazil’s declaration of independence from Portugal in 1822.