Moscow , Ramadan 04, 1438, May 30, 2017, SPA -- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of thanks to Russian President Vladimir Putin following his departure from Moscow. The cable was as follows: "Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin, President of the Federal Republic of Russia, It's my pleasure to express, as I left your friendly country, upon the end of my visit, my utmost thanks to and appreciation of you for the hospitality accorded to me and the accompanying delegation, during the visit. Your Excellency, The joint talks we held have proven determination to move forward to deepen relations between the two countries in all fields and work on a continuation of consultation and coordination regarding issues of common interest serving 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. I wish your Excellency happiness and success and the friendly Russian people steady prosperity and progress. Best of regards." Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Crown Prince, the Second Deputy Premier and the Minister of Defense Kingdom of Saudi Arabia --SPA 19:38 LOCAL TIME 16:38 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w417823