RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Monday sent a cable of condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo over the victims of the submarine that sank off the coast of Bali.
The German-built submarine — one of five in Indonesia’s fleet — disappeared early Wednesday while it was scheduled to do live torpedo training exercises off Bali.
Indonesia’s military announced Sunday it had found the vessel in pieces on the seafloor, around 800 meters (2,600 feet) below the surface.
The king said: “We learned about the news of the submarine that sank off the coast of Bali, and the deaths that resulted from it, and as we send to Your Excellency, the families of the deceased and the people of Indonesia our warmest condolences and most sincere sympathy.”
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also sent a similar cable to the Indonesian president.
(With AFP)
Saudi leaders offer condolences over sunken Indonesian submarine
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Saudi leaders offer condolences over sunken Indonesian submarine
- King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Joko Widodo cables
Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Saturday strongly condemned a series of terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various areas of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
In a statement, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism, and expressed its solidarity with Pakistan and its security efforts to safeguard the country’s stability.
The ministry conveyed the Kingdom’s condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for Pakistan in confronting threats to its security and maintaining the safety of its territory.
