New York, Ramadan 21, 1437, June 26, 2016, SPA -- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense has sent a cable of thanks to President Barack Obama of the United States of America following leaving the United States of America after his official visit. The Deputy Crown Prince said in his cable, I am pleased as I am leaving your friendly country after the end of my official visit to extend to your Excellency my deep thanks for the warm reception and generous hospitality accorded to me and the accompanying delegation. Mr. President: I would like to commend again the historical and strategic relations between our two countries witnessing further development in all fields, stressing that the discussions held during the visit will contribute to deepening and strengthening these relations and enhancing the bonds of mutual cooperation to achieve the interests of our two countries and their friendly peoples under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and your Excellency. I wish Your Excellency constant good health and happiness, and the friendly people of the United States of America further progress and prosperity . --SPA14:22 LOCAL TIME 11:22 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w