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 President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of the People's Republic of Algeria. Following is the full text of the cable: "Your Excellency Abdelaziz Bouteflika, President of the People's Republic of Algeria, May 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. Your Excellency, the visit and talks between the two countries affirm the joint desire to deepen cooperation in all fields under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Your Excellency, in order to achieve the interests of the two brotherly countries and peoples. 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 20:42 LOCAL TIME 17:42 GMT 0031 www.spa.gov.sa/w798776