Tokyo, Dhu-AlHijjah 1, 1437, Sep 3, 2016, SPA -- Following his departure at the end of his official visit to Japan, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has sent a cable of thanks to Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. In his cable, the Deputy Crown Prince expressed profound appreciation and thanks to the Prime Minister of Japan for the warm hospitality and good reception. The Deputy Crown Prince has lauded a depth of strategic relations between the two countries and outcomes of the talks between the two sides, stressing importance of coordination and consultation regarding joint issues of common interest in the interest of the two friendly countries and peoples. Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wished the Prime Minister of Japan every happiness and success and the Japanese country and people steady progress and prosperity. --SPA12:15 LOCAL TIME 09:15 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w