Riyadh, 18 Rabi'II, 1438,January 16, 2017, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud 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 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques said: "we have been informed of the crash of a Turkish cargo plane in the vicinity of Bishkek airport, resulting in victims. In our own name and on behalf of the people and government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we express to Your Excellency, the families of the victims and the people of Kyrgyzstan our warmest condolence and sincerest sympathy, appealing 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 16:52 LOCAL TIME 13:52 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w315151