Islamabad, 18 February 2019 SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, sent a cable of thanks to President Dr. Arif Alvi of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, following his departure from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The following is the full text of the cable: "Your Excellency Dr. Arif Alvi, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you, It's my pleasure, while leaving your brotherly country, to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to you for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to me and the accompanying delegation. Your Excellency, During the visit, we have discussed issues of common interest. This visit affirmed a depth of historic and strategic relations between the two countries and a continuation of coordination and consultation in the interest of the two countries under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Your Excellency. I pray Allah Almighty to grant you permanent health and happiness and the brotherly people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan steady progress and prosperity." --SPA 16:49 LOCAL TIME 13:49 GMT 0016 www.spa.gov.sa/w839059