Makkah, Ramadan 29, 1439, Jun 14, 2018, SPA -- As he departed from Moscow in conclusion of a state visit to Russia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, sent a cable of thanks to President Vladimir Putin of the Federal Republic of Russia. Following is the text of the cable: "His Excellency, President Vladimir Putin of the Federal Republic of Russia, Greetings, It gives me a great pleasure, as I leave your friendly country after my visit, to express my profound thanks and gratitude for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to me and the accompanying delegation, congratulating you on the success of the opening ceremony of the world cup finals, hosted by your country. Mr. President, The joint talks we had, have confirmed the firmness of relations between our two friendly countries, the joint desire to enhance them in all fields and the continuous work to follow coordination and consultation on issues of mutual concern, in what serves the interests of the two friendly countries and peoples, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Your Excellency. Wishing Your Excellency continuous happiness and health and your friendly people of Russia steady progress and prosperity". Yours Sincerely, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Vice President of the Council of Ministers. --SPA 00:10 LOCAL TIME 21:10 GMT 0017 www.spa.gov.sa/w704057