Saudi leaders congratulate Joseph Boakai on his election as Liberia’s president

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman sent a cable of congratulations to Joseph Boakai for winning Liberia’s presidential elections, the state-run SPA news agency reported on Wednesday.
The king expressed sincere congratulations to Boakai, wishing him every success and the people of Liberia further progress and prosperity.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also sent Boakai a similar congratulatory cable.
According to the National Elections Commission, Boakai won with 50.64 percent of the second round balloting while incumbent President George Weah took 49.36 percent.
(With AP)