RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of thanks to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on Sunday after attending the World Cup opening ceremony.
“As I leave your country, I am pleased to express my deep thanks and appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality that I and my accompanying delegation received. I congratulate you on the successful opening of the FIFA World Cup,” the crown prince wrote.
Prince Mohammed wished the emir good health and happiness, and the Qatari people further progress and prosperity.
Earlier on Sunday, the crown prince directed all Saudi ministries and government agencies “to provide any additional support or facilities required by Qatar” to host the World Cup.
The crown prince arrived in the World Cup host country earlier in the day at the invitation of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Saudi Arabia is among the countries competing in the global event in Qatar. It is lumped with Argentina, Mexico and Poland in Group C.
Qatar caps the Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman’s latest foreign tour, which began in Indonesia on Nov. 15 to attend the meeting of leaders of the world’s top 20 economies, known as G20.
The crown prince then flew to Seoul for a series of meetings with South Korean officials and business leaders, followed by an official visit to Thailand, where he also participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and met with several Asian heads of state.
His accompanying delegation includes key Cabinet officials and a number of senior ministers.