His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of condolence to President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger on the death of former President Mamadou Tandja of Niger. In his cable, HRH the Crown Prince said: "I received the news of the death of former President Mamadou Tandja of the Republic of Niger with deep sorrow and regret. I extend to you and the family of the deceased my deepest condolences and sincere sympathies."