Jeddah, Dhu-AlQa'dah 20, 1439, August 02, 2018, 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, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger on the anniversary of his country's independence day . HRH Crown Prince expressed his best wishes of constant good health and happiness for the President, and the Government and people of the Republic of Niger steady progress and prosperity. --SPA 10:54 LOCAL TIME 07:54 GMT 0003 www.spa.gov.sa/w725366