Riyadh, Jan 11, 2020, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, sent a cable of condolence and consolation to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimour Sultan of Oman on the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed, congratulating him on assuming the reins of power, in his country. HRH Crown Prince said: "I received with great sadness and sorrow the news of the death of the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said and as I pray to Allah to grant the deceased the mercy and forgiveness and reward him with the best reward for what he offered to his people and nation." HRH the Crown Prince added: "I congratulate you on your assumption of the reins of power of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, praying to Allah for you to continue to be successful in completing the march of the efforts made by the late Sultan of Oman, wishing the brotherly Omani people further progress and prosperity, under your wise leadership." --SPA 18:29 LOCAL TIME 15:29 GMT 0006 www.spa.gov.sa/w1244456