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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman in Cable to Sheikh Nawaf: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Are Tied by Deep-rooted Ties

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of condolences to Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah on the death of Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. The King also congratulated the Emir on assuming power.

“We lost a dear brother and friend who served his country and nation wholeheartedly and contributed to serving the causes of the Arab and Islamic nations,” King Salman said in his cable.

“We offer you and the people of the State of Kuwait our sincere condolences … the Kingdom and Kuwait, throughout history, are tied by deep-rooted and distinguished bilateral relations,” he said.

He also congratulated Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah on assuming power, wishing him success in serving Kuwait and its people, and hoping for further security, progress, stability and prosperity.

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