His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense sent a cable of congratulations to the newly appointed Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, on this occasion. The HRH Crown Prince said: It's my pleasure, as you assume the post of the premiership of Malaysia, to express to you best of felicitations and wishes of permanent good health and happiness and steady progress and advancement to your sisterly people and country.