Washington, 18 Jumada II 1438, March 17, 2017, SPA -- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of thanks to President Donald Trump of the United States of America. The Deputy Crown Prince said in his cable, I am pleased as I am leaving your friendly country after the end of my 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 extended discussions held during the visit with your Excellency and the US senior officials 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 as well as will contributed in achieving security, stability and peace in the region and the world. I wish Your Excellency constant good health and happiness, and the friendly people of the United States of America further progress and prosperity. --SPA 11:10 LOCAL TIME 08:10 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w355564