Saudi Leadership Extends Condolences to Iraqi President over Kut Fire Victims
King Salman extended his warmest condolences and sincerest sympathy to the president, the families of the deceased, and the people of Iraq.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Rashid a similar cable.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs had expressed its deep sorrow over the fire, stressing the Kingdom's full support and solidarity with Iraq and its people during this tragedy.
The Ministry voiced the Kingdom's sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased and to the Iraqi government and people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
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