Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, and Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, on Thursday congratulated Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin for his appointment as cabinet premier. King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz sent a telegram to Prime Minister Putin in which he expressed his most sincere congratulations on behalf of the Saudi people, wishing him the best in fulfilling his tasks. “It is such a great opportunity in which we express our appreciations for your efforts as President of the Russian Federation in playing an active, distinguished role towards regional and international events of mutual interest,” said the King in his telegram. “We look forward to strengthening bilateral relations between our two countries and our two friendly people, and the developments they are witnessing in all walks of life, and we reiterate our keenness to push them forward towards broader horizons that serve our mutual interests. We wish you health and happiness, and for the Saudi-Russian relations eternal advancement and prosperity.” Crown Prince Sultan expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for Premier Putin, and continued prosperity and advancement for the friendly Russian people. The Crown Prince hailed the distinguished relationship between the two countries and the developments it is witnessing in all fields.
