Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, visited in hospital on Monday soldiers who were injured in action at the southern border, reported the Saudi Press Agency.
The soldiers are currently receiving treatment at the Prince Sultan Medical City, in Riyadh.
The Crown Prince conveyed to them greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who wished them speedy recovery.
During the visit, the Crown Prince expressed pride in their courage and appreciation of their sacrifices.
He also decorated the soldiers with their medals of honor and battle fronts, which are given to all injured, during military operations.
Prince Mohammed was accompanied on his viist by Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, the Chief of the General Staff; Prince Lt. General Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz, Commander of the Joint Forces; and Fahad Al-Isa, Advisor at the Royal Court and General Supervisor of the Office of the Minister of Defense.
