Doha: HH the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the passing of HH Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Al-Saud.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Deputy Amir expressed his heartfelt sympathies to King Salman and the royal family of Saudi Arabia. The condolences were extended in recognition of the close ties between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and as a gesture of solidarity in this time of mourning.

The passing of HH Prince Abdullah bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jalawi Al-Saud marks a significant loss for the Saudi royal family. The gesture by the Deputy Amir reflects the longstanding relationship between the leadership of the two nations.