Riyadh, Muharram 24, 1439, Oct 14, 2017, SPA -- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense received a telephone call here tonight from the Egyptian President Abdulfattah Al-Sissy. During the call, the president expressed gratitude and appreciation of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Crown Prince for the backup and support of the Egyptian candidate for the post of UNESCO Director General, in particular, and the Kingdom glorious stances to serve Arab causes, in general. The president concluded pointing out the Kingdom permanent taking the side of Egypt. -- SPA 22:44 LOCAL TIME 19:44 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w511951