Riyadh, Aug. 10, 2020, SPA -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, today telephoned Khalid Mohammed, son of Mohammed Al-Ayesh, Assistant Defense Minister, who passed away. During the phone call, HRH the Crown Prince expressed condolence and sympathy to him and his family on the sad demise of Al-Ayesh, appealing to Allah the Almighty to bestow mercy on his soul. HRH the Crown Prince also paid tribute to the noble deeds the deceased has offered in the service of his religion and nation, citing his dedication and excellence in all the positions he had assumed. --SPA 19:49 LOCAL TIME 16:49 GMT 0017 www.spa.gov.sa/w1388296