King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and King of Saudi Arabia, sent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a cable congratulating him on Victory Day, which Türkiye celebrates annually on Aug. 30.
The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced on Aug. 30, 2026, that King Salman expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Erdoğan on the national occasion.
The Saudi king also wished the Turkish president continued health and happiness, and the government and people of the Republic of Türkiye further progress and prosperity.
The cable came as Türkiye marked the 104th anniversary of the Aug. 30 victory, one of the most prominent milestones in the Turkish War of Independence. The occasion is officially celebrated as Victory Day.
Saudi crown prince sends separate cable to Erdoğan
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud also sent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a separate cable congratulating him on Victory Day.
In his message, Mohammed bin Salman expressed his wishes for President Erdoğan’s health and happiness, and for the government and people of the Republic of Türkiye to achieve further progress and prosperity.
Saudi Arabia’s congratulations to Türkiye on Victory Day thus came at the highest levels, from King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.