RIYADH: The Cameroonian Embassy in Riyadh marked its country’s 53rd national day on Wednesday in a postponed event held under the theme “Army and nation united for a Cameroon turned toward peace and prosperity.”
Speaking at the evening occasion, Cameroon’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Iya Tidjani said: “The Embassy of Cameroon, my wife and I welcome you all to the Cultural Palace for celebration of the 53rd national day. Cameroon’s national day is celebrated every year on May 20, a date that since 1972 marks the reunification of West Cameroon and East Cameroon into a unitary state.
“Due to scheduling constraints, we were compelled to postpone the celebration here in Riyadh. We are pleased that you were able to include this important event in your program, and to join us in celebrating, with shared joy, the renewed unity of our country,” he added.
The ambassador thanked Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf and Saudi officials for honoring the ceremony, adding: “This is undoubtedly a testament to the excellent cooperative relations that exist between the two countries.”
Tidjani hailed flourishing relations between his country and the Kingdom.
