Makkah, Ramadan 26, 1438, June 21, 2017, SPA -- The Muslim World League congratulated the appointing Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz as crown prince and Deputy Premier, besides his position as Minister of Defense. The Secretary-General the organization, Member of the Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul-Karim Al-Issa, said in a statement today that this selection is a wise one which indicates to the wisdom of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, wishing Prince Mohammed all the best to achieve further progress and prosperity to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Arab and Islamic nations. -- SPA 18:10 LOCAL TIME 15:10 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w432729