Algiers, December 03, 2018, SPA -- Following his departure from Algeria, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has sent a cable of thanks to Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia of the People's Republic of Algeria. Following is the full text of the cable: "Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia of the People's Republic of Algeria, May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you, It gives me a great pleasure, while leaving your brotherly country, to express my sincere thanks to and appreciation of Your Excellency, for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to me and the accompanying delegation. During the visit, we discussed issues of common interest while the two countries are keen to go forward in consolidating bilateral relations and developing them in various fields under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of the People's Republic of Algeria. I pray Allah Almighty to grant you permanent health and happiness and the brotherly people of the People's Republic of Algeria steady progress and prosperity." --SPA 20:45 LOCAL TIME 17:45 GMT 0032 www.spa.gov.sa/w798779