Riyadh, Rabi'I 18, 1438, Dec 17, 2016, SPA -- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Mahamadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger on the occasion of the anniversary of his country's Republic Announcement Day. In his cable, the Deputy Crown Prince wished the President of Niger permanent good health and happiness and the government and people of Niger steady progress and prosperity. --SPA 11:52 LOCAL TIME 08:52 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w292263