The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli of the United Republic of Tanzania on the occasion of being re-elected for a new presidential term. In his cable the King said "On the occasion of being reelected for another presidential term, we send Your Excellency our best felicitations, wishing you success and to the fraternal people of Tanzania further progress and prosperity." Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, too sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli of the United Republic of Tanzania on the occasion of being re-elected for a new presidential term. In his cable, the Crown Prince said, "On the occasion of your re-election as the President of the United Republic of Tanzania for another term, I am pleased to express to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations, wishing you success and to the friendly people and country of Tanzania further progress and prosperity." — SPA