Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Presidents of Egypt, Afghanistan on Victims of Terrorism

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L) speaks with his son Crown Prince Mohammed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L) speaks with his son Crown Prince Mohammed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP
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Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Presidents of Egypt, Afghanistan on Victims of Terrorism

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L) speaks with his son Crown Prince Mohammed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L) speaks with his son Crown Prince Mohammed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AP

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of deepest condolences and sympathies to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the victims of the terrorist attack in Helwan and to Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on the terrorist attack on a cultural center in Kabul.

In his cable to Sisi, King Salman said: "We have learned with deep sorrow about the news of the terrorist attack that took place in Helwan, resulting in deaths and injuries, and we express to you our strong condemnation and denunciation of this sinful terrorist act.”

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia firmly stands with the Arab Republic of Egypt and its people against whoever dares to harm Egypt's security and stability," the King stressed.

“We have received with great pain the news of the terrorist attack on a cultural center in Kabul, which resulted in deaths and injuries, and we strongly condemn this criminal and sinful act,” King Salman said in his cable to Ghani.

“In my name and on behalf of the people and government of Saudi Arabia, we express to you, the families of the victims and the brotherly people of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan our deepest condolences and sincere consolation, asking Allah Almighty the mercy for victims and speedy recovery for injured,” stressing the Kingdom’s stance with Afghanistan against whoever targets its security and stability.

For his part, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, also sent a cable of condolences to the Egyptian President, saying: “I send you, the families of the victims and the people of Arab Republic of Egypt my most sincere condolences, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.”

The Crown Prince sent another cable for the President of Afghanistan, saying: “I have received with great sadness and sorrow the news on the terrorist attack on a cultural center in Kabul, which resulted in deaths and injuries.”

“I condemn this terrorist act that targeted the lives of innocents and extend to your excellency, the people of the brotherly Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the families of the victims my sincere condolences, asking Allah Almighty the mercy for the victims and speedy recovery for the injured,” the Crown Prince added.



Mohamed bin Zayed, European Council President Discuss Strengthening Ties and Regional Developments

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM
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Mohamed bin Zayed, European Council President Discuss Strengthening Ties and Regional Developments

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Charles Michel, President of the European Council, in Abu Dhabi. WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Charles Michel, President of the European Council, have discussed ways to develop and expand relations to serve the common interests of all sides and foster growth and prosperity.

During Friday’s meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed emphasized the deep ties between the UAE and the European Union, as well as the ongoing commitment to strengthening these relations to support their shared goals and promote peace and development at both the regional and global levels.

The meeting also touched upon the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council-European Union summit scheduled for October in Brussels. The UAE President and Michel emphasized the significance of the summit in advancing relations, especially in economic and developmental areas, and setting the stage for further progress in the years ahead.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the European Council President also reviewed several regional and international issues of mutual concern, particularly developments in the Middle East. They underscored the importance of reaching an urgent ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip to allow for adequate humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of its residents. They also stressed the need to de-escalate tensions in the West Bank and to push for a permanent and stable peace process based on the two-state solution.

Both sides emphasized the seriousness of escalating tensions in the region and the critical need for international efforts to contain and prevent the expansion of conflicts, which pose a threat to regional security and stability.

Sheikh Mohamed reiterated the UAE’s support for all efforts aimed at bringing an end to the conflict in Gaza and fostering stability and peace in the region. He also highlighted the UAE's commitment to cooperating with the European Union and other concerned parties to enhance the humanitarian response to the worsening situation in Gaza and support regional stability.

Charles Michel praised the UAE's position in support of Gulf-European cooperation and its influential humanitarian role in Gaza. He also commended the UAE’s contributions to peace and stability in the Middle East.