Prince Mishaal admires 'heartfelt feelings' of the King and Crown Prince for his health condition 2 Riyadh

In a statement to the Jeddah-based Okaz newspaper, published today, Prince Mishaal
expressed love and respect for Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy
Premier, Defense and Aviation Minister and Inspector General, and said he will
remain his brother and friend.

"I have known him since youth days as a faithful and
generous person, and I pray to Allah Almighty to grant him a good health so he can
return to the homeland and work along with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in
the leadership of the country in a manner that serves the country's interests."

Prince Mishaal also expressed appreciation for the two visits of Prince Naif bin
Abdulaziz, the Second Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, and said the visits
have made him glad and happy.

"I do appreciate the visit because I am aware of the great responsibilities he has
been shouldering. I pray to Allah Almighty to enable him serve the leadership of
his country through the responsibilities he has been assigned to," he said.

Prince Mishaal thanked all those who have inquired about him from inside and
outside the Kingdom, and the citizens who spelled out their heartfelt feelings.

He noted that he will soon return to the Kingdom after the recuperation period that
has been advised for him by physicians in Geneva.

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