Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General has sent a cable of thanks to King Juan Carlos I of Spain. In his cable the Crown Prince said, "We are pleased to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to you when we leave your friendly country after meeting your Majesty and a number of officials of Kingdom of Spain for your kind invitation and for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to us. Also, we are pleased to express our pride in the close and historic relations between the two countries, looking forward to further cooperation in all fields for the interest of our two peoples. I wish you permanent good health and happiness and steady progress and prosperity for your friendly country and people".