The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolences to President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger on the death of former President Mamadou Tandja of Niger. In his cable, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said: "We received the news of the death of former President Mamadou Tandja of the Republic of Niger with deep sorrow and regret. We extend to you and the family of the deceased our deepest condolences and sincere sympathies."