As he was leaving Russia following an official visit, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Premier and the Minister of Defense, sent a thanking cable to President Vladimir Putin of the Federal Republic of Russia today. The cable was as follows: "Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin, President of the Republic of Federal Russia Greetings, It's my pleasure to express, as I left your friendly country, upon the end of my official visit, my utmost thanks to and appreciation of you for the hospitality accorded to me and the accompanying delegation, during the visit. Your Excellency, The joint talks we held have proven the the strength of relations between our two countries and the will to deepen cooperation, in all fields, in accordance with the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, which you share, in order to best serve the interests of the two friendly countries, to consolidate security and stability, in the region. I wish your Excellency happiness and success and the friendly Russian people steady prosperity and progress. Best of regards." Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Crown Prince, the Second Deputy Premier and the Minister of Defense Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
