Riyadh, 18 Rabi'II, 1438,January 16, 2017, SPA -- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, has sent a cable of condolence to President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev on the crash of a Turkish plane near Bishkek airport. In his cable, the Crown Prince said: "I have been informed with profound pain of the crash of a Turkish cargo plane in the vicinity of Bishkek airport, resulting in victims. Offering to Your Excellency, the families of the victims and the people of Kyrgyzstan my warmest condolence and sincerest sympathy, I appeal to Allah Almighty to bestow his mercy upon the souls of the deceased, pour patience on the hearts of their families and friends, and preserve Your Excellency and the people of Kyrgyzstan from any harms". --SPA 16:58 LOCAL TIME 13:58 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w315154