PM Shehbaz condoles Saudi Arabia on deadly helicopter crash

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday expressed deep grief over the unfortunate helicopter crash in Ras Tanura, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which took priceless lives of 14 Saudi nationals.

“On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan, I express our profound condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the bereaved families and the fraternal people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline.

He emphasised Pakistan’s complete sympathy with Saudi brothers and sisters in this hour of sadness.

Earlier on Sunday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar had a telephonic call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to express condolences.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan thanked DPM Dar and expressed his great appreciation for the fraternal gesture.

During the meeting, the two presidents also had an in-depth exchange of views on recent developments in the region and voiced great worry at the deteriorating situation.