RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Chris Hipkins, Prime Minister of New Zealand, on the occasion of his taking oath of office.

In his cable, the King expressed sincere congratulations and best wishes for success for Hipkins in his new post, and further progress and prosperity for the friendly people of New Zealand.

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a similar cable congratulating Chris Hipkins on the occasion.

In his cable, the Crown Prince expressed sincere congratulations and best wishes to Hipkins and the friendly people of New Zealand. — SPA