Saudi Leadership Condoles Kazakh President over Victims of Coal Mine Explosion

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Leadership Condoles Kazakh President over Victims of Coal Mine Explosion

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud extended his condolences to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev over the victims of a coal mine explosion that claimed the lives of many individuals and left others missing, SPA said on Monday.

In his cable the King said: “We extend our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the families of the deceased and the Kazakh people, we pray to Allah Almighty, to bestow his mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased and grant patience and solace to their families”.

An explosion at the Kostenko mine in the Karaganda region of the Republic of Kazakhstan left tens dead and many people missing.

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud also extended condolences to the Kazakh president.

In his cable the Crown Prince said: "I have received news of the explosion that occurred at the Kostenko mine in the Karaganda region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, resulting in loss of lives and missing individuals. I extend the deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to Your Excellency and the families of the deceased, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow his mercy upon the deceased and return the missing safely."



Palestinians Praise Saudi Monthly Financial Support

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)
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Palestinians Praise Saudi Monthly Financial Support

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)
Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi hands the financial aid to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday. (SPA)

Palestinian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bassem al-Agha praised the monthly financial support offered by Saudi Arabia to Palestine in an effort to tackle the humanitarian situation in Gaza and its surrounding areas.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, the ambassador said the support will go to the Palestinian Authority budget that will back Gaza, the West Bank and Jerusalem.

He also hailed the Kingdom’s position, adding that it will likely take more steps in the future as the Palestinians have grown accustomed to the support accorded to them by Saudi Arabia.

This support dates back to the founder King Abdulaziz and to the present under the reign of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Agha added.

Moreover, he noted the formation of the international coalition to implement the two-state solution, which was launched by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in New York on Thursday.

The coalition is a result of Saudi efforts to garner international support for the establishment of a Palestinian state, stressed the ambassador.

Saudi Ambassador to Jordan and Non-resident Ambassador to Palestine Naif Al-Sudairi handed the financial aid on Sunday to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Saudi Arabia had made the announcement about the monthly financial support the same day, saying it was a continuation of the backing offered by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed to the Palestinian people.

Mustafa praised the Kingdom, stressing that the latest assistance underscores the intense efforts carried out by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed with the international community to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, protect civilians and ensure the delivery of more humanitarian aid.

He also noted the Kingdom’s keenness on reaching a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that allows the Palestinian people to obtain all of their legitimate rights and establish her own independent state with east Jerusalem as its capital.

The Palestinian cause remains a central priority to Saudi Arabia, he stated.